Regain self control.
Push fears and uncertainty.
Rejoice in bright light.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Fly Past
Hold Joy
Remove negative.
Release unsought attachments.
Choose to be happy.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Worthy Crown
She walks for miles,
to hand out smiles,
will go the length,
to provide strength,
feels guilt inside,
disguised as pride,
but can’t say “no”,
so love won’t go.
Her big brown eyes,
are filled with sighs,
silently cries,
till tears run dry,
then plays pretend,
supports her friends,
always so strong,
shelters all storms.
The perfect days,
are on their way,
sun shines bright rays,
conquers all grays,
the time to bend,
finally ends,
she makes a choice,
to free her voice.
Her hands still help,
everyone else,
quenches her thirst,
learns she comes first,
life turns around,
presents a crown,
joy fills her face,
she shines with grace.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
You Matter Too
Constant sacrifice,
can create deep resentments.
Be kind to yourself.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Emerge
Embrace all possibilities,
the future holds no guarantees.
Ignore all probabilities,
adjusting sensibilities.
Embrace all possibilities,
whats meant to be, will always be.
A win or loss holds the same key
that leads to fated destiny.
Embrace all possibilities,
draw strength from letting hopes fly free.
Stop doubting capabilities,
have faith in self abilities.
Embrace all possibilities,
so open paths are clear to see.
Illuminating brilliantly,
as each step shines infinitely.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
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Search and Find
Heart of honey
may sound funny,
at times too sweet,
to feel complete.
Heart with pure love
sent from above,
no one sees it,
never quite fits.
Heart turns concrete
searching the street,
always hurting,
self subverting.
Heart becomes numb
feeling so dumb,
lost all purpose
in this circus.
Heart learns to cope,
creates new hope,
shining so bright,
attracts delight.
Heart made so pure
is self assured,
connects with soul,
heals and feels whole.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Bright Inside
Always keep shining.
Inner light should not be dimmed,
by outside forces.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Release and Absorb
Painful memories.
Breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs.
Lessons help goals soar.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Inner Acceptance
Burning
the cuts,
hope traumas flee.
Turning
all shoves,
into gold keys.
Searching
above,
truths are set free.
Stunning
white doves,
bring what will be.
Yearning
become,
thoughts I could see.
Learning
to love,
all parts of me.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Self Forgiveness
With lowered eyes
and a hushed mouth,
silence my sighs,
while in mid route.
Plastered smiles fly,
push sorrows down.
Happy disguise,
covers deep frowns.
Frantic inside,
loud voices shout,
hurt and chastised,
in and throughout.
Draw breath in tight,
knees hit the ground,
faith flows up high,
angelic sounds.
Sweat beads baptize,
hopes swirl around,
wishes arise,
dissolving clouds.
Stop to revise
regrets and doubts.
Life provides light,
that clear and sprout.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy