Daydreams form,
great fantasies,
flip the norm,
drink canopies.
Downward pour,
feeds hungry cup,
sweet scents soar,
flavor steams up.

Great design,
loyal and true.
Draws no lines,
R2D2.
Kettle floats,
without a care,
magic gloats,
tempts hearts to dare.

Herbs compile,
fills day with grace.
A bright smile,
lands on my face.
Absorb view,
while sipping tea,
Savor hues,
of what will be.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 204 September 18, 2023

Divine love stands
under a tree,
interlock hands,
forever free.

Excited bikes
hide in plain site,
when the clock strikes
escape the night.

Run far away
never look back,
create bright days
burn salty tracks.

Crochet heartbeats
playfully dance,
fresh air smells sweet
souls take a chance.

Daydreams cascade
until smiles shine,
stagnant tears fade
as hopes combine.

Peacefully shift,
to fill up voids.
Life is a gift,
to be enjoyed.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 203 September 11, 2023

Twirl around
dreams come and go,
lingered sounds
the same old tones.
Feathered thoughts
flow with the breeze.
Dreams are lost
like misplaced keys.
Years pass by
moments are gone,
hopes are sighs
each day a yawn.
Count rain drops
assign a wish,
suitcase hops,
a joyful switch.
Paint a smile
till it is real,
feel love pile
absorb and heal.
Every pore
fills with white light,
dreams explore
as life turns bright.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 202 September 04, 2023

Inhale fears,
exhale regrets.
Every tear,
drowns silhouettes.
Rusted gears,
thoughts pirouette.
Helpless cheers,
old worn cassettes.
Through the years,
no one forgets,
words we hear,
caught up in nets.
Sting my ears,
wipe away sweat.
Swiftly steer,
wishes progress.

Dreams progress,
with every steer.
Never sweat,
unclog both ears.
Release nets,
free words we hear,
then forget
hurts every years.
Play cassettes,
sing, dance, and cheer.
Pirouettes
polishes gears.
Silhouettes
absorb old tears.
Heal regrets,
remove all fears.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 201 August 28, 2023

Today is a new start,
hold the wheel and steer,
pieces play their parts,
fate dances so near.

Today is a new start,
grab it by the horn,
yesterday departs,
bright futures are born.

Today is a new start,
hopes rise with the sun,
past lessons feel smart,
learn to have some fun.

Today is a new start,
decide to wear smiles,
touch unhappy hearts,
joy can spread for miles.

Today is a new start,
“what will be” flows near,
to mark a restart,
future leader is here.

Today is a new start,
same goes for tonight,
life is a blank chart,
designed for delight.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 200 August 21, 2023

Walk past our first real home,
memories stroll to then roam.
How does happiness just fade?
Was that time a masquerade?

Every question calls another,
each new thought expands much further.
Ponder on the reasons why,
no response will satisfy .

Curiosity takes over,
hopeful heart in need of closure.
Releases every unknown,
doubts all answer that are shown.

Constant voice asks who?, what?, where?
calling for unwanted cares,
opens up various doors,
resolutions search for more.

When will inquiries just stop?
How could self doubt quickly drop?
By believing wishes blown,
trusting inner sacred zones.

Wave goodbye to this old place,
true love never needs to chase,
feel so bright and good inside,
acceptance expands joy wide.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 199 August 14, 2023

Small hidden nook, must be unreal,
natural beauty with appeal.
Comforting feel,
a place to heal,
simply surreal,
seems so ideal.

Bright picture perfect pretty trails,
dazzling dreams sure to prevail.
Great goals set sail,
watch joys unveil,
relief exhaled,
pure bliss inhaled.

Azure blue lakes mimic the sky,
colorful birds hum lullabies.
Stars shine at night,
offer insight,
heart fills with light,
hopes fly like kites.

Sweet peaceful home within the hills,
clear magic fills hearts up with thrills.
Whimsical chills,
strengthens free will,
thoughts are tranquil,
serene and stil.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 197 July 31, 2023

Pop bubble,
deflate balloon.
Rough troubles,
arrive too soon.
Pain doubles,
inner monsoon.
Clean rubble,
watch blood shot moon.

Bloody words,
escape my lips.
Fly like birds,
that fall and slip.
Look absurd,
clumsily trip.
Visions blurred,
perception flips.

Bled out sounds,
possessed quick tongue.
Left dry mouth,
fled empty lungs.
Tilted ground,
vibrations rung.
Sadness found,
where dreams begun.

Bleeding tunes
ring covered ears,
old thoughts swoon,
to expunge fears,
hopes typhoon
then release tears,
heart cocoons
while feeling clear.

Embrace cares,
fix crooked smile.
Mend despair,
reconcile trials,
Cracks repair,
owns distinct style.
Breathe fresh air,
pure joy compiles.

Blood filled songs,
finally healed,
cure all wrongs,
drop every shield,
thoughts prolonged
until revealed,
truth belongs
to what is real.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 196 July 24, 2023