Tag: rhymed poem

Shade

Colorful sun light,
kisses my head,
beautiful sight,
floats up ahead.

Soft musical sounds,
droplets form words,
deeply profound,
inwardly heard.

Emotions, once shut,
finally see,
bruises and cuts,
in everybody.

Wisdom offers truth,
wounds swiftly heal,
no need for proof
feel what is real.

Intricate design,
every heart owns,
forms a great life,
from what is known.

Bright umbrella love,
hug so tender,
covers above,
joyful splendor.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Melissa Lemay’s Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #264

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Matriarch

Many roles within one life,
swiftly chases buried strife,
always ignites inner thrive,
carries gifts of strength and drive.

Zestful acts fills every soul,
turns day dreams into firm goals,
feeds ambition, makes wants whole,
allows zeal to take control.

Smiles so bright, golden sun rays,
guides heartbeat to paint each day,
lightens dark, forms shades of gray,
dissolves profound fears away.

Resourceful, checks off her list,
powerful, hard to resist,
heals hurts with a simple kiss,
allows thoughts to co-exist.

Rolls both sleeves, wipes beads of sweat,
hard at work without regrets,
repays every single debt,
gives to all, till nothings left.

Ever pretty, never shy,
firmness exposed deep in eyes,
strong connection make bonds fly,
loyalty reaches the sky.

Grandma’s wisdom, always knows,
plants confidence, lets it grow,
teaches poise until it shows,
allows love to overflow.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge April 16, 2024
Prompt - Resourceful

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Transparency

What made you break and fall away?
Sweet jaded boy, are you okay?
Did you recover self control?
Did your heart mend, do you feel whole?

I hope positive fills your days,
that happiness soon comes to stay,
wish inner faith conquers old fears,
ignites your steps throughout each year.

Dear jilted boy, do you feel strong?
Has time rectified every wrong?
Did that white mask finally slip?
Did a pure smile land on your lips?

I pray your path is ever bright,
may past lessons carry insight,
forgiveness helps clear off great pain,
so tomorrow could offer gain.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 234 April 15 , 2024

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Bright Tomorrow

The pain that comes,
will somehow pass,
a cure for some,
happens so ​fast.
Slowly inhale,
take one last breath,
another fail,
led to hopes death.

Dark bloody stains,
dirty both hands,
life full of strain,
and tough demands.
So hard to show,
what is not there,
a forced fake smile
glows pure despair.

Rebuild your heart,
stitch with silk thread,
create a start,
release the dread.
Find happiness,
in the small things
watch as sadness
becomes extinct.

Take each day slow,
use baby steps,
each new reached goal,
leads to the next.
The fakest smile,
will become real,
as good times pile,
life gains appeal.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Originally Published January 10, 2022

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Fresh Air

At first sight,
clear affection,
endless light,
pure connection.

Hearts combine,
each beat in sync,
intertwine,
infinite link.

Outstretched arms,
touches the sky,
safe from harm,
under mom’s eyes.

Stroll about,
time to relax,
giggles sprout,
happiness stacks.

Innocence,
brightens all days,
sweet presence,
blissfully sways.

Divine love,
forever true,
thank above,
best gift is you.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Melissa Lemay’s Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #263

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Hopeful View

Golden sun ray,
kisses her face,
shimmers a shine,
warmth so divine.
strong gilt – edged winds,
flutter her wings,
bring gifts of hope,
focus to scope.

Copper filled views,
lets her eyes choose,
sorrowed thoughts heal,
smile becomes real,
flips life around,
removes deep frown,
clears away dread,
happy tears shed.

Bright silver hues,
help dreams come true,
sprinkles star dust,
removes old rust,
joyful heart spins,
offers great wins,
sews past wounds up,
fills empty cup.

Bronze colored lights,
twinkles insight,
spirit flies high,
way past the sky,
turns inner key,
her soul floats free,
forms high plateaus,
where pure faith grows.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge April 09, 2024
Prompt - Gilt – Edged

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Kickback

Burn,
old cuts,
traumas flee.
Turn,
what shuts,
into keys.
Churn,
all “buts”,
goals fly free.
Earn,
ease guts,
let it be.
Yearn,
dreams strut,
truths eyes see.
Learn
to putt,
endlessly .

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 233 April 08 , 2024

40

Ruby

A little girl got her first shoes,
opened the bag but felt confused.
She wished for ones like her mother’s,
but got ones worn by her brother.

Tough little girl as strong as nails,
had a strong will and dreams that scaled.
she often played outside with kids,
but could not run since her shoes slid.

This little girl, she had no clue,
her innocence hid what was true,
she lived within a paradigm,
people in need were seen as grime.

The little girl became so wise,
took every chance, studied design,
she grew up strong created plans,
to help herself and give a hand.

Bright little girl worked hard to share,
inside she always seemed to care.
Built charities at her own cost,
contributed silent support.

That little girl grew up concerned,
promised herself she would return.
Providing shoes, one of her deeds,
so kids could run, hope, and exceed.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Originally Published August 11, 2022

73

Flip Around

I paint my life in shades of black,
to omit cracks left on my track.
So no one sees the pain I hide,
stuck deep inside, my solemn guide.

I add some white, my days turn gray,
balanced displays, hope peace could stay.
But still my thoughts are awful jokes,
made up of smoke, swallow and choke.

I play pretend add yellow hues,
it sticks like glue, changing my view.
It makes the path ahead feel right,
moments turn bright, even at night.

Mineral spirits thin the paint,
without complaints or self restraints.
Let all things go so time flies free,
turn inner key, to guarantee.

– Grace Y. Estevez -Reddy

Originally Published February 09, 2022

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Fresh Perspective

Inhale salty ocean waves,
exhale sorrows, feel so brave,
focused views help minds behave,
goals set sail, gain what hearts crave.

A full breath deep thoughts take flight,
clear away anger and spite.
Self-made strength creates warm light,
inner depth makes it shine bright.

Sunny skies highlight the breeze,
serene hues carry great peace,
reach up high grasp wisdom keys,
third eye infinitely sees.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Moonwashed Weekly Challenge April 02, 2024
Prompt - Focused

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