Spread positive light.
Help whenever possible,
only if heartfelt.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Touched
Gift
Pretty pebble
thrown in the air,
left all alone
nobody cared.
Carried powers
way deep inside.
Unseen by all
but the wise eye.
Young girl in search
for some control,
all by herself
taking a stroll.
Aims to fulfill,
numbed voided spots,
that broke apart
within her heart.
Finds slightest shine,
within a rock,
for the first time
feeling a spark.
Keeping it safe
deep in her pocket,
the perfect link,
for her prized locket.
Instantly clears,
all of her fears.
All sadness steers,
when it is near.
Every old tear,
transform to cheers.
Glad it appeared,
she holds it dear.
Pretty pebble,
felt loved at last.
Never ignored,
like in the past.
All special gifts
can now be shared,
emitting love,
deleting despair.
Finding her way,
warmed by sun rays.
Embracing days,
from where she lays.
Feeling amazed,
empathy raised.
Rewards that pay
are vowed to stay.
Graceful pebble.
Secure young girl.
Gifts to this world,
like a fine pearl.
Connected fast
attached they curled.
Enjoyed their dance
united twirl.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Lash Out
Offensive attack.
A protective mechanism,
for a bruised ego.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
The Evolving Soul
Change flies in like a flutter of birds
Suddenly I am at a loss for words
Becoming in tune with my soul’s ocean
Waves gift me with ever-changing emotion
Close my eyes to absorb what I feel
Butterflies chime as I start to heal
My mind decides on which way to go
My soul quietly chants “Go with the flow”
Seeing this dream through my newer eyes
The little me seeks attention, it cries
Its dying embers are lies, I start to recognize
So, instead I ascend, instead I rise
My heart starts to fly, I am one with the sky
I feel my soul rise as I wave a goodbye
The new me is born as the old is now gone
Farewell to my past, it was not meant to last
Hello to my now, my Universe takes a bow
Change is my friend, loving me till the end
Unclasp my hands, give my new life a chance
Lead with steady feet and eternally dance
Grace + Ace
Perfect Choice
So many options.
Which path leads to perfection?
The one selected.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Candle Light
Light a candle,
then search the flame.
It takes a breath,
I do the same.
The fire dances
a rhythmic sway,
my body moves
in the same way.
The hot wax drips
along each side,
smile as tears drop,
from both my eyes.
Inhale all hope,
the light emits.
Energies guide
and soon transmit.
Clear and pure thoughts
are now evoked,
exhale all pain,
watch as it smokes.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Self Sacrifice
Entangled by an alluring dance,
oblivious to its mute romance.
Entrapped and captured, soon seduced,
by knots so tight, they can’t come loose.
I toss and turn, try hard to sway,
the more I move, the more I stay.
My helpless heart stands still in place,
gives into loss, no will to chase.
But sacrifice is not my name,
refuse to play these worthless games.
Calm all my nerves, search through my mind,
tasting the hope that I soon find.
Open my eyes and come to see,
my captor has always been me.
The ego side, afraid to live,
realizing this, makes all knots give.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Olive Branch
Negative outlooks
gather to invade the mind,
find an olive branch.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
My wish for you
May raindrops wash away your tears,
as moonlit skies absorb your fears.
May happiness fill up your heart,
as sorrowed thoughts quickly depart.
May your eyes always find the truth,
as passing days bring gifts of youth.
May judgments slip so you stand tall,
as angel wings capture your falls.
May sweetened words cover your ears,
as kindness guides stories you hear.
May lessons gained keep your brain smart,
as joyful times enhance your art.
May every heart you meet be true,
as sincere flows always find you.
May only friends answer your calls,
as life becomes your greatest ball.
May obstacles instantly clear,
as peaceful waves fill up your years.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Exchange
Yearn to keep learning.
Feed inner desire to teach.
Shared intelligence.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy