Look around, search deep inside,
try hard to identify,
which adviser serves to guide,
will it stand to testify?

Careless ember creates fire,
shocked trees paralyzed by flames.
Gush of wind brings dark desires,
rain showers drive away blaze.

Fluffy clouds have pillow fights,
crash gleams with beams of pure light.
Paint rainbows within the sky,
smiles of hope embrace sad eyes.

Pretty, ugly, good, and bad,
unrivaled truths no heart had.
Anchored bags, heavy and sad,
bring warm love to make souls glad.

Inner voice, signals whats right.
cover fears that fall at night.
Clear glow transforms dark to bright,
there to supply deep insight.

Shiny stars, twinkles displayed
moonlight causes gloom to sway.
Sunlight brightens each new day,
so true self can lead the way.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge #160 – September 12, 2023
Prompt – Unrivaled

Winter made me feel so warm,
snuggled up to watch snowstorms.
Singing kettles every night,
in strong arms, I cuddled tight.

Spring appeared, to change the scene,
turned the ground into bright green.
Raindrops laid on happy leaves,
all erased by sunny thieves.

Summer approached feeling cold,
parting hearts had lost their hold,
icy drinks filled empty hands,
so fogged heads could understand.

Autumn ignited new starts,
sprung in to brighten pure hearts.
Brightly showered rainbow hues,
light-filled views all became true.

Every climate is perceived,
outer thoughts are interweaved,
inner mirrors that reflect,
all the thoughts minds could project.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge #159– September 05, 2023
Prompt – Ignited

Stressful moments arrive each day,
her mind creates a hideaway.
Delightful, warm, pure sacred place,
where peaceful thoughts always embrace.

Lavender petals bloom above,
to fit the rooftop like a glove.
It helps this cabin come alive,
allows goals to swiftly revive.

Smoky twinkles of amber lights,
convince her eyes to shine so bright.
Illuminates hopeful daydreams,
comfort wild thoughts, silence loud screams.

Colorful mushrooms celebrate,
floating wishes accelerate.
pretty birds sing as flowers dance,
soft butterfly kisses enhance.

Forest trees stand at attention,
eases worries, removes tension.
Leaves sways away unhappy blues,
then clear thick fog with serene hues.

Euphoric breezes fill her lungs,
candy coated words grace her tongue.
Magical lyrics guide her song,
beautiful visions feel so strong.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge #156 – August 15, 2023
Prompt – Hideaway

Deceptive manipulation,
builds up forceful situations.
Turns all wants into frustrations,
great exhausted compensation.

Clouds absorb each pure intention,
to enslave participation,
kills off any motivation,
fleeting bonds, fake conversations.

Never allow domination
to control your navigation,
or to guide self exploration
for outer gratification.

Inner voice, imagination,
can conquer all confrontations,
with no need for explanations,
life becomes your own creation.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge #155 – August 08, 2023
Prompt – Fleeting

Wake up and go,
do what you do,
laugh like a fool,
try to play cool.
Go through the day,
no time to play,
emotions sway,
in disarray.
Hold a brave face,
keep it in place,
another chase,
an unknown race.
Good afternoon,
never too soon,
horrible swoon,
howl at the moon.
Another night,
turn off the light,
thoughts hold too tight,
slumber picks fight.

Wake up and go,
love what you do,
a happy fool,
naturally cool.
Go through this day,
make time to play,
emotions sway,
enjoy sun rays.
Bright smiling face,
that stays in place,
no need to chase,
effortless race.
Good afternoon,
time flies too soon,
internal swoon,
hello full moon.
A better night,
peaceful and light,
hold pillow tight,
slumber wins fight.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge #152 – July 18, 2023
Prompt – Slumber