Reflections shine,
eyes look away.
How did my life end up this way?
So many dreams died within me,
still long for hopes of
“What would be?”

The innocence of yesterday,
made life worth living everyday.
Stale clouds crept to embrace the now,
rain poured so hard, all faith fell down.

Salty tears dance
upon my lips,
I swallow hard,
pray sorrows slip.
Take a deep breath,
“What will come next?”
my mind narrates a brighter text.

Tomorrow plays a brighter song,
no space for doubts, nothing goes wrong.
Splashes of dreams cascade inside,
trust higher source always provides.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

A drop of love,
can change a life,
sent from above,
to dissolve strife.

Swiftly travels,
through space and time,
to unravel,
powerful climbs.

Compassion grows,
deeply within,
heartfelt smiles show,
positive wins.

Fulfillment flies,
until it lands,
brightens blue skies,
kisses warm sand.

The smallest pinch,
is all it takes,
give just an inch,
joy will not break.

Reflect good will,
to all around,
affection spills,
harmony found.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Another day filled with dreams,
heartaches fight, one wins with screams,
shadows fill what hearts won’t hide,
emptiness crawls deep inside.

Solemn gulps brings bitter tears,
signs of hope convert to fears.
Inner panic soon consumes,
every thought leads to pure doom.

Step outside, resist sunshine,
set boundaries, draw the line.
Bask in pain to feel whats real,
watch as ego swiftly peels.

Flash above turns grim to light,
provides love, laced with insight.
Feel its warmth provide a chill,
take a breath as all stands still.

Gratitude comes to possess,
comfort slides to ease unrest.
Bright outcomes conquer the dark,
golden rays heat inner sparks.

Life can feel like a circus,
tribulations hit with purpose.
Allow emotions to show,
sorrow will dissolve then glow.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Toxic positivity,
pushes happiness after loss,
ignores negativity,
pretend sorrows shine like gloss.

Make believe that all is well,
bad comes with a good reason,
hidden bruises will never swell,
false zeal cradles cold seasons.

Hold tears back, swallow all cries,
focus on the brighter side,
do your best or at least try,
blues and grays forever hide.

Feel a lump stuck in closed throat,
heavy heart makes feelings choke,
panic steals reasons to gloat,
suppressed thoughts cheerfully poke.

Knock so loud, no one is there,
trust emotions, really care,
shove true feelings till thoughts dare,
to accept what seems unfair.

Allow tears to escape eyes,
a pure heartbeat can not lie,
sometimes life can offer sighs,
lessons blow wisdom flies high.

Could it really be so bad?
to ignore what makes us sad?
At times ignorance can add,
room to force mad into glad.

Do whatever will work best,
to run, hop, or skip life’s test.
A deep breath, maybe some rest,
could provide warmth in your chest.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy