Smile and move forward.
Lost control can be regained.
Own all future steps.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Take Control
Conflicted
Wasting time, simply wondering,
not living, instead pondering.
Mind always busy wandering,
efforts continue blundering.
Every vision is cluttering,
words escape, quickly stuttering,
misunderstood while muttering,
unstable heart keeps fluttering.
Take a breath to cure smothering,
each passing day recovering,
dive inwardly, uncovering,
hopes eagerly discovering.
Self doubt visits try hindering,
assurance never splintering,
pure love constantly lingering,
inner bright light non flickering.
– Grace y. Estevez – Reddy
Aside
Be a highlighter,
and not just a pen.
Devoted writer,
beginning to end.
A great enhancer,
in everyones life.
No need for answers,
suggest or advise.
Compliment stories,
do not seek control.
Cheer all their glories,
offer to console.
Make smiles grow wider,
while you are around.
Silent outsider,
watch as joys compound.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Refrain
Practice self control.
Everyone will pave their way.
Observe and allow.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Evaluate
How could you look him in the eyes,
while feeding his heart loads of lies?
How could you rip his heart to shreds,
and let his dreams constantly tread?
Did coldness freeze your human heart?
Did empathy simply depart?
Did you wake up just feeling numb?
Did ego refuse to succumb?
How could you sleep peaceful at night,
and let him cuddle you so tight?
How do you feel no sense of guilt,
even while hurting bonds you built?
Do you feel good living this way?
Do you enjoy the games you play?
Do you smile at the lies you say?
Do you wish apathy could sway?
It must be a tough, lonely road,
to carry a sad, empty load.
It must be hard to look inside
to know darkness is all you find.
Try a good talk, maybe a cry,
try to let trauma slip and die.
Try holding joy and being true,
try letting love and light touch you.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Progress
Inwardly observe.
Make necessary changes.
Adjust till content.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
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
Reinvent
Inward creation,
requires isolation,
some contemplation,
and imagination.
Pure transformation
needs great concentration,
determination,
deep communication.
Forced separation
is an obligation,
for liberation,
from lingered temptations.
Re-evaluations,
Inner calculations
provide directions,
towards destinations.
Self-restoration,
rehabilitation,
needs motivation,
and firm affirmations.
Purification,
brings clarification,
illumination,
shines bright inspiration.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Identity
Character meets soul.
Intertwining arrangement.
Protection and love.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Acceptable
Prints on a finger,
are each made unique.
Eye on the trigger,
no need to critique.
Live and let live,
follow inner voice.
Hold or forgive,
each path is a choice.
Souls roam this grand earth,
to find a purpose,
not knowing their worth,
float at the surface.
Live and let live,
refrain from judging,
strain with a sieve,
stains that are smudging.
Forgive and accept,
by searching within.
Try not to expect,
just savor the wins.
Live and let live,
respect distinct ways.
Decide to give,
pure love everyday.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy