Balance a bit more each year,
lessons gained, help adjust life.
Happiness conquers cold fears,
so true joy could replace strife.

Balance a bit more each year,,
tight connections feel kinder.
Enjoy times presently here.
kill envy, fasten blinders.

Good and bad will come and go,
perceptions always decide.
Sweet and salty waters flow,
life first takes, to then provide.

Balance a bit more each year,
sorrows felt, make thoughts so strong.
Hardened hearts soon disappear,
as kind acts linger along.

Balance a bit more each year,
foreseen steps can be measured.
Greater paths open quite clear,
a bright future endeavored.

Droplets fall fast from the sky,
over waves upon the sea,
hold time as years pass on by,
some so sweet, others salty.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 189 June 05, 2023

We share a spark
held deep within,
when thoughts turn dark,
it lights our wins.

Pure reflection,
two perfect halves.
True connection,
tickles our laughs.

Giant weakness
fuels profound strength,
brings completeness
to endless lengths.

Soft little hands,
solid embrace.
Transparent band
made of sheer grace.

Contagious smile
makes my heart yours,
Divine love piles,
always assures.

Infinite bond
forever grows,
expands beyond
our inner glow.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 186 May 15, 2023

Ran fast outside, skinned hands and knees,
inwardly cried, pain flew with ease.
Painted a smile, grabbed something sweet,
sat for a while, enjoyed my treat.

An icicle eased away pain,
reminded me of simple gains.
The playful times that could not stay,
within a blink, just flew away.

This frozen pop, served as a cure,
made my heart hop, felt immature.
It brought me back to my childhood,
when hard times slipped to preserve good.

A moment to enjoy the rain,
erased adulting from my brain.
It made me dance, I laughed and swayed,
enjoyed hopscotch, felt joy cascade.

Happiness spread, peace well obtained,
all hurt soon fled, while joy maintained.
Inner love stung, felt so secure,
forever young and self assured.

That fall became an even trade,
granted me a mental parade.
the discomfort was worth the strain,
powerful emotions remained.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 185 May 08, 2023

Silver locks caress her face,
wisdom in her eyes hide grace,
memories of lessons gained,
represent wrinkles obtained.

Sees through all that tries to hide,
holds her tongue keeps views inside,
advices with pure insight,
always stands in hues of light.

Finds beauty in simple things,
accepts destiny’s bright ring.
Laughs off all that could annoy,
focuses on spreading joy.

Provides silence at debates,
never adds sparks to flame hate,
carries peace when she arrives,
spreads real love that grows and thrives.

Builds self conscious to secure,
spreads true love as a main cure.
Melts hearts that have turned icy,
inner flare always spicy.

Balances life with her hands
with each fall, a stronger stand
Clears away shadowed eclipse
climbs past troubles, holds her grip.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 184 May 01, 2023

Books consume her everyday,
wherever she goes they lay.
Drama, fable, fairytale,
magical adventures sail.

In the bathroom, on the bed,
visions cascade on her head.
Folklore, fiction, fantasy,
mental images hearts see.

Stories in the dining room,
imagination seeds bloom.
Mystery, mythology,
enthralling theology.

Cookbooks near the kitchen sink,
recipes within a blink.
Essays, poetry, short tales,
artistry made to prevail.

Collections rest in the den,
reads them all over again.
Horror, humor, history,
emotions cheer for glories.

On the mantle, fireplace,
offer a silent embrace.
Sci fi and biographies,
endless possibilities.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 180 April 03, 2023