A meaningful look.
Separate paths intertwine,
creating one road.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Connection
Moving Forward
A little boy, made to shine shoes.
A little girl, singing the blues.
Both neglected and both abused,
without a choice but to be used.
Finding each other in sunlight,
forced to depart before the night.
Not giving up, or losing hope,
with every day learning to cope.
Enhanced each other, gaining strength,
providing love through any length.
They worked and sang, purely for tips,
escaped their lives, taking a trip.
So far away, they started new,
a unique world made to feel true.
Realizing thoughts can form their tale,
empowering sword helped them prevail.
Dying to all, yet still alive,
through chaos storms, they still survived.
Forgiving those they left behind,
not looking back, now redefined.
The life they left had made them strong.
Why should they concentrate on wrongs?
Instead, they killed all resentments,
made to forgive, not to ferment.
Focused on goals and future plans,
the kindest hearts lending their hands.
Blessed as their gains always expand,
knowing their dreams fall where they land.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Inner love
A lonely dove
looking for love,
took a short break
for her own sake.
She looked inside
and found some pride,
feeling a shove
she flew above.
She felt awake
finding a lake,
her wings were wide,
oh, what a ride!
She saw her form
and felt so warm,
her glide was fast
in love at last.
Attention came,
found her twin flame,
flew by her side
their hearts now tied.
She did not ask
but found her task,
true love within
always brings wins.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Reveal
I jumped through hoops,
and skinned my knees,
in hopes that you
would notice me.
Erased my thoughts,
always agreed,
and prayed that you
would care for me.
I changed my style
and how I speak,
hoping that you
start loving me.
You then approved,
and filled with glee,
not knowing you
did not know me.
Until one day,
I set you free,
returning back
to find true me.
On that same day,
I let you see,
the shine that glowed
inside real me.
We then embraced,
our destiny,
and formed a life
for you and me.
Acceptance for
being unique,
allowed us both
to be happy.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Yum
A mother’s pure love
feels warm and sunny,
secure and yummy
sweeter than honey.
Butterfly kisses
that land on my head,
melts my hungry heart,
like freshly baked bread.
Lights up my senses
my heart starts to fly,
sweetening my mind,
like warm apple pie.
Forget old troubles,
forgive all mistakes,
enjoy your embrace
slice of homemade cake.
Affection consumed,
fills me up inside,
the love you provide
keeps me satisfied.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Stare
Your eyes shout loud, with silent words,
making all logic seem absurd,
your clear message I have now heard.
fluttering by, like a sweet bird.
Your eyes wear hidden, unseen smiles,
a mesmerizing, aloof style.
Lost hopes and thoughts create a pile,
I analyze you for a while.
Your eyes both carry a still dance,
guiding me swiftly into a trance,
forcing my will to take a chance,
I slip and fall hitting romance.
Your eyes then make me feel at ease,
their light and wisdom turn my key,
angel wings unfold, expand free,
feathery dance within the breeze.
Your eyes give me my full control,
help me escape out of this mold,
feeling complete, finally whole,
soft lullabies play from our soul.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Courting
A flirty bird,
flapping around,
drawing circles
above my crown.
Whistles at me,
flapping around,
lyrical songs
without a sound.
Looking at me,
flapping around,
cocking his head
staring me down.
Flying away,
flapping around,
as my heart melts
hitting the ground.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
My wish for you
May raindrops wash away your tears,
as moonlit skies absorb your fears.
May happiness fill up your heart,
as sorrowed thoughts quickly depart.
May your eyes always find the truth,
as passing days bring gifts of youth.
May judgments slip so you stand tall,
as angel wings capture your falls.
May sweetened words cover your ears,
as kindness guides stories you hear.
May lessons gained keep your brain smart,
as joyful times enhance your art.
May every heart you meet be true,
as sincere flows always find you.
May only friends answer your calls,
as life becomes your greatest ball.
May obstacles instantly clear,
as peaceful waves fill up your years.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Synced
Our clashed cultures
dance in perfect harmony,
to our heartbeats duet.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Valentine
My smile is your joy.
Time crawls when we are apart.
You make my eyes grin.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy