With lowered eyes
and a hushed mouth,
silence my sighs,
while in mid route.
Plastered smiles fly,
push sorrows down.
Happy disguise,
covers deep frowns.
Frantic inside,
loud voices shout,
hurt and chastised,
in and throughout.
Draw breath in tight,
knees hit the ground,
faith flows up high,
angelic sounds.
Sweat beads baptize,
hopes swirl around,
wishes arise,
dissolving clouds.
Stop to revise
regrets and doubts.
Life provides light,
that clear and sprout.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Thank you, Grace.
Joanna
Thanks so much.💕
Love this phrase. “Sweat beads baptize” Thought provoking.
I’m so happy you liked it. Thanks so much.💕
The last stanza is powerful. “Stop to revise / regrets and doubts…” I need to get some Post-It notes and stick these kernels o’ wisdom on my wall! Nicely done, Grace! 🙂
What a beautiful compliment, my friend. Thank you so very much, Mike. This truly made my day.💕
Regret is toxic. An obsession with what might never have been. You seem to return again to the need to “let go”. It is , perhaps, the basis for personal progress.
Thanks so much for sharing. Self forgiveness is hard for some people and perhaps too easy for others. This piece was inspired by a friend, who like many of us, has had regrets but can not seem to forgive herself. A group of us are working with her on this. Thanks again.💕
All the best to her.
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Even amongst the unthinkable and challenging times you continue to emerge with a message toward the light Dearest Grace. Thank you! 💖💖🌻🌻🙏
Thank you, Cindy, for constantly shining your beautiful support. I truly appreciate it.💕
You’re so welcome Grace.. xoxo 🌻💖
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Self forgiveness a whole piece of work… thank you for honest sharing
It sure is. My pleasure.💕
Agreed. As always, you say it so elegantly.
Thank you so much for all of your kind support. Truly appreciate it 💕
You’re very welcome.
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I really enjoy reading your poetry. Another amazing piece!
That’s so nice to hear. Thank you so much.💕
Beautiful flow and stunning lines, dear Grace. 💕 I love it.
I am so glad you loved it, dear Jeff. Thank you so much.💕
This is stunning. Captures the moment beautiful. Thank you
Thanks so much.💕
An uplifting and inspiring message Grace.
Thanks so much, Sadje.💕
My pleasure
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A beautiful poem, Grace! Love it💖
Happy to hear that. Thanks so much.💕
I can’t explain how much I loved and enjoyed reading this. As always your poems never fail to impress me. Beautifully written💖🌠
Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed.💕
Beautiful poem Grace. Thanks for sharing ♥️🌸
Thanks so much, Su.💕
Life provides light..so true and so uplifting. A beautiful poem indeed 👌💖
So glad you liked it, KK. Thank you.💕
It’s truly my pleasure 💖
Such an inspiring piece, Grace! These lines were stunning-
‘Sweat beads baptize‘ and ‘Stop to revise regrets and doubts.’
I love how your poems always end on a positive note, often with a beautiful message to reflect on.
This means so much to me, Shruthi. Thank you so much.💕
You’re welcome!
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Love your measured considered words😇
Thanks so much. Happy you enjoyed.💕
You’re very welcome 🙏.
Incredible Poem!
Thanks so much.💕
You are most welcome!! ✨💕💕
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I feel these.
Happy to hear this. Thanks so much.💕
Grace this is my first comment on a blog LoL. I see that you are into poetry and so am I. I’m looking to be inspired by your talent.
I’m so glad to be your first comment. Hopefully not your last as you will find countless talented poets in this wonderful WP community. Thanks so much for your kind words.💕
Thanks for sharing – This is my favourite stanza
Draw breath in tight,
knees hit the ground,
faith flows up high,
angelic sounds.
So happy you liked it. Thanks so much .💕