Embrace inner thoughts.
Flutter like a butterfly.
Let true self shine bright.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Self Acceptance
Conversations
Voices shout within his head
confuse actions he once read,
scraped old feelings till they bled,
provoking fears, till tears shed.
Listening to words that kill,
penetrating a loud drill,
gaining strength from inner will,
swallowing faith like a pill.
Voices talk inside his head,
peaceful conversations tread,
reasons with words he heard said,
bringing balance that embeds.
Listening while being still,
fluttering spirit uphill,
feeling joy and silent thrills,
sipping light until holes fill.
Voices whisper in his head,
comfort all concerns he dreads,
satiates with joy instead,
planting seeds that swiftly spread.
Listening as dreams fulfill,
letting all lessons instill,
capturing valuable skills,
allowing pure love to spill.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Inwardly Aware
Embracing stillness.
Acknowledge inner voices.
Take time to assess.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Already Known
Questioning of fate.
A series of reflections.
Great wisdom is gained.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Bright Inside
Always keep shining.
Inner light should not be dimmed,
by outside forces.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Inner Replies
Inquisitive mind.
Inner knowledge is displayed.
Life provides answers.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Well Lit Path
Positive thinking,
overpowers negative.
Inner love shines bright.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Inner Love
A lonely heart
becomes insane,
crumbles apart,
embracing pain.
Navigates space,
while stuck in time.
Running in place,
all echoes chime.
Quivering hands
search for true love,
fall where they land,
to then wear gloves.
One single touch,
maybe a hug.
Is it too much?
Heartstrings are tugged.
An inner voice,
soothing yet proud,
offers a choice
that rings so loud.
A special friend,
felt deep within.
Bond never ends,
once it begins.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Meeting
Grab a chair,
let’s have a talk,
confront my ego
one on one.
It grabs a smoke
asks for a drink,
then stared at me
eyes did not blink.
I looked right back
straight in the eye,
then smiled so bright
disarmed all fights.
“What do you want?”
Ego’s first words,
so strong and bold
self held control.
I said with ease,
“Let’s call a truce,
let’s work as one,
share balanced views.
I know you’re scared
way deep inside,
both fear and grief
make self-doubt hide.
You protect me,
supply my pride,
yet I’m your key
and purest guide.”
Ego replies,
so slick and sly,
” You’re my ally,
do not judge me,
within my eyes
lives all you see.
You’re in my chest,
speaking my truth,
giving me rest,
easing my blues.
You’re in my smile
and in my charm,
you give me warmth
keep me from harm.”
A blurry mirror
then showed me,
the ego side
I failed to see.
To accept it
set us both free,
to love ourselves
through all degrees.
United to find harmony
and figure out how to agree.
We slowly built comradery
resolving conflicts peacefully.
Knowing our capabilities,
we partnered up infinitely.
Loving ourselves entirely,
helps us spread more love outwardly.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Inside Out
Thick stormy clouds control my mind.
The world I see feels so unkind.
Vile ugly acts spread great sorrows,
cracked concrete paths build tomorrow.
Tornadoes swirl my ringing ears,
sweeping my mind, releasing tears,
my heart and pulse quickly increase,
try to obtain some inner- peace.
Rain showers pour upon my head,
I wonder if kindness is dead.
Salted wounds hurt and make me scream,
wishing unjust was just a dream.
Bright rainbow views amaze my eyes,
I feel new hope inside arise.
Faithful wishes are now defined,
hope social change someday aligns.
Sun rays and lights dry off my tears,
warms up my heart, providing cheer.
Blue skies become brighter and clear,
people can grow, progress each year.
My inner thoughts project outside,
I grasp the universe inside.
Pure love can turn wrongs into rights
if everyone tries to unite.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy