Self Sacrifice

Entangled by an alluring dance,
oblivious to its mute romance.
Entrapped and captured, soon seduced,
by knots so tight, they can’t come loose.


I toss and turn, try hard to sway,
the more I move, the more I stay.
My helpless heart stands still in place,
gives into loss, no will to chase.


But sacrifice is not my name,
refuse to play these worthless games.
Calm all my nerves, search through my mind,
tasting the hope that I soon find.


Open my eyes and come to see,
my captor has always been me.
The ego side, afraid to live,
realizing this, makes all knots give
.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

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  1. “Open my eyes and come to see,
    my captor has always been me.
    The ego side, afraid to live,
    realizing this, makes all knots give.”

    That is AMAZING, I love love it!!! The whole piece is so beautiful and you tie it all in so perfectly!!! Wonderful write as always, my friend!!! You’re such a beautiful writer 🖤🤗

      1. Wow, if I were close, I would have thought you talking to someone else , I still feel less of my writing, but this is far more encouraging, thank you, lots of love.

      2. Are you kidding? Your writing is spectacular.You paint pictures I can see and sense. Really.It has just the right amount of mystery too.I’m such a fan.lol.Happy I found your site.❤️💕

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