Tag: unconditional love

Give and Take

I come to you with opened arms,
to keep you safe from any harm.
I shield your heart with my heartbeat,
and fill your lungs with air I breathe.
I close my eyes give yours a rest,
then run through time and pass all tests.
I run in place, wait while you crawl,
to keep my pace and catch your falls.

We stay in place to catch our falls,
and always run we never crawl.
We get straight A’s on all our tests,
so we can laugh till we need rest.
We play on earth and watch her breathe,
dance to the sound of her heartbeat.
We are both safe away from harm,
emitting light with opened arms.

– Grace Y. Estevez- Reddy

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Submerged

I see a warped world
inside of your eyes
I wipe my own tears
before you could cry
I lose my breath
before you can sigh
I smile when I see
yours slowly arise

I split myself
divided in two
I catch your head
hold it high for you
I clear the ugly
from all of your views
I transform lies
and make them all true

I follow you
just like a shadow
I humble you
when you act shallow
I love you through
your highs and then lows
I fuel your heart
when it beats too slow

I kiss your soul
inhale it at sight
I soothe your thoughts
hold on to them tight
I cover you
and emit pure light
I merge with you
till we both shine bright

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

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Moving Forward


A little boy, made to shine shoes.
A little girl, singing the blues.
Both neglected and both abused,
without a choice but to be used.

Finding each other in sunlight,
forced to depart before the night.
Not giving up, or losing hope,
with every day learning to cope.

Enhanced each other, gaining strength,
providing love through any length.
They worked and sang, purely for tips,
escaped their lives, taking a trip.

So far away, they started new,
a unique world made to feel true.
Realizing thoughts can form their tale,
empowering sword helped them prevail.

Dying to all, yet still alive,
through chaos storms, they still survived.
Forgiving those they left behind,
not looking back, now redefined.

The life they left had made them strong.
Why should they concentrate on wrongs?
Instead, they killed all resentments,
made to forgive, not to ferment.

Focused on goals and future plans,
the kindest hearts lending their hands.
Blessed as their gains always expand,
knowing their dreams fall where they land.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

28

Inner love

A lonely dove
looking for love,
took a short break
for her own sake.

She looked inside
and found some pride,
feeling a shove
she flew above.

She felt awake
finding a lake,
her wings were wide,
oh, what a ride!

She saw her form
and felt so warm,
her glide was fast
in love at last.

Attention came,
found her twin flame,
flew by her side
their hearts now tied.

She did not ask
but found her task,
true love within
always brings wins.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

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Reveal

I jumped through hoops,
and skinned my knees,
in hopes that you
would notice me.

Erased my thoughts,
always agreed,
and prayed that you
would care for me.

I changed my style
and how I speak,
hoping that you
start loving me.

You then approved,
and filled with glee,
not knowing you
did not know me.

Until one day,
I set you free,
returning back
to find true me.

On that same day,
I let you see,
the shine that glowed
inside real me.

We then embraced,
our destiny,
and formed a life
for you and me.

Acceptance for
being unique,
allowed us both
to be happy.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

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Yum

A mother’s pure love
feels warm and sunny,
secure and yummy
sweeter than honey.

Butterfly kisses
that land on my head,
melts my hungry heart,
like freshly baked bread.

Lights up my senses
my heart starts to fly,
sweetening my mind,
like warm apple pie.

Forget old troubles,
forgive all mistakes,
enjoy your embrace
slice of homemade cake.

Affection consumed,
fills me up inside,
the love you provide
keeps me satisfied.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

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Stare

Your eyes shout loud, with silent words,
making all logic seem absurd,
your clear message I have now heard.
fluttering by, like a sweet bird.

Your eyes wear hidden, unseen smiles,
a mesmerizing, aloof style.
Lost hopes and thoughts create a pile,
I analyze you for a while.

Your eyes both carry a still dance,
guiding me swiftly into a trance,
forcing my will to take a chance,
I slip and fall hitting romance.

Your eyes then make me feel at ease,
their light and wisdom turn my key,
angel wings unfold, expand free,
feathery dance within the breeze.

Your eyes give me my full control,
help me escape out of this mold,
feeling complete, finally whole,
soft lullabies play from our soul.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

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Empathy

A piece of me,
I share with you.
You come to me,
when I feel blue.

I sympathize,
with what you feel.
You feel for me,
so no big deal.

Your problems bring
me such unrest.
Unrest now lifted
off my chest.

Clear off my mind,
from your affect.
Affects now gone,
cure my heart next.

I cure your heart,
easing your mind.
Your mind so pure,
a heart so kind.

You look away,
leave tearful eyes.
Eyes meet my glance,
then say good bye.

Compose myself
not looking back.
Your empathy,
keeps me on track.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy

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