Another day
under the sun,
works for her pay
no prizes won.

Solemn sweat beads
on tired brows,
helps ease great needs
and honor vows.

Fruitful wishes
fly from worn hands,
conquers glitches
then proudly stands.

Responsible,
with all duties,
unstoppable,
holds many keys.

Labor swallows
every last thought,
never wallows,
or feels distraught.

Tomorrow glows
with hopeful views,
ambitions grow,
as dreams come true.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Written for Melissa Lemay’s Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #238

All work and no play,
dims deep inner light.
Art model by day,
feline pet at night.

Dress up could be fun,
for humans not cats.
One more shoot begun,
rewarded with pats.

Wear a solemn face,
to become exempt,
but natural grace,
hinders all attempts.

Hope to run around,
finally relax,
roll yarn on the ground,
enjoy a good snack.

Are you keeping score?
Do you not have shame?
There you go once more,
calling out my name.

Hopes fall with a sigh,
but despair soon ends,
Kiss photos goodbye,
gain a true best friend.

– Grace Y. Estevez Reddy

Written for Melissa Lemay’s Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #237

Way beyond what eyes can grip,
awesome views stumble and slip.
Highs and lows form an eclipse,
beauty that can make hearts skip.

Magical powers extend,
perfect circle has no end.
Powerful sights learn to blend,
naturally connect then mend.

Mystical from tail to tip,
held attention does not dip.
Logic and emotions flip,
peaceful tears cascade then drip.

Focus until sight unbends,
intrigue receives message sent.
Mistakes absolve, guilts amend,
releases to comprehend.

Hidden roots, shears cannot clip,
mind and spirit take a trip.
Instant journey, divine ship,
gain awareness in a zip.

Every thought slowly suspends,
wishes fly to then ascend.
Endless spirit feels content,
energy shines and transcends.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Written for Melissa Lemay’s Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #236

A gentle pour,
offers much more.
conversations,
sweet sensations.

Chamomile sips,
jump start this trip,
serenely soothes,
tensions remove.

Lavender tea,
offers great ease.
peacefully still,
dreams climb uphill.

Flavorful chai,
help hopes climb high.
validate thoughts,
great wishes caught.

Heal with mixed herbs,
float undisturbed,
sit in true bliss,
smiles reminisce.

Golden honey,
makes days sunny,
shields hearts from storms,
life feels so warm.

– Grace Y. Estevez -Reddy

Written for FFFC #234 hosted by Fandango

An aimless quest for honesty ,
wonders who is out for a piece,
searches for truth in eyes she sees,
finds a true heart that cares for free.

Inner fire has long burnt out,
no desires, days dance with doubts,
generous soul fills every drought,
provides pure love, hopes bliss soon sprouts.

Suspicion settles, deep inside,
serenity enters her mind.
Stresses release, no longer hides,
affection flows, tensions subside.

Purrs and chuckles answer all pleas,
real happiness turns inner keys.
Tender friendship renders sweet glee,
strong connection flies endlessly.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Written for FFFC #233 hosted by Fandango

Childhood best friend,
my crush flies free,
helps dreams extend
as wishes flee.
Your smile depends
on me to be,
frustrations bend,
hopes crawl with me.

Each day is yours,
create our speed.
You are my cure
for lonely needs.
Laughter is pure,
fulfills all deeds.
Feel so secure,
when we agree.

Partners in crime,
my closest peer,
each tree we climb
erases tears.
Loud giggles chime
in both our ears,
linger past time,
throughout the years.

Footprints trace steps,
heartbeats follow.
Secrets that wept
tied tomorrow.
We both accept,
wide and narrows.
My trust you kept,
endless shadow.

– Grace Y. Estevez- Reddy

Written for FFFC #232 hosted by Fandango