Expressive view,
heart worn on sleeves,
forever true,
once eyes perceive.

Expressive hands,
paint what thoughts find,
most understand,
perplex some minds.

Expressive wall,
bright cherry red,
all issues fall,
cat purrs ahead.

Expressive craft,
grunge graffiti,
permanent draft,
enhance cities.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 239 May 20 , 2024

Release deep sighs,
as warm tears shed,
lanterns soon fly,
above her head.
Like butterflies
with wings widespread,
they flutter high
carry old dread.
Hopes touch the sky,
kill all pain dead,
then float on by,
call peace instead.
Sorrows run dry
pure bliss is read,
smiles kiss her eyes,
all sadness fled.
Deep in her mind,
soft whispers tread,
sweetest ally,
help problems shed.
A well lit guide
no start or end,
here to provide,
bright paths ahead.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 238 May 13 , 2024

Sunny days weave,
scars formed at night.
Closed eyes perceive,
turn old wrongs right.
Ego deceives,
consciousness fights.
Clear logic leaves,
she looses sight.

Wanders around,
deep guilt inside.
Wears a stale frown,
but with great pride.
Disguise falls down,
nowhere to hide.
Her voice is found,
suddenly cries.

Balances feet,
head held up high.
Feels inner heat,
reach to the sky.
Conquers defeat,
as insults fly.
Truly complete,
frustrations sigh.

Profound inhales,
tries to relax.
A slow exhales,
clears off attacks.
Peace never fails,
love fills all cracks.
True self prevails,
steps back on track.

A peaceful bell,
lingers soft chimes.
Bright bliss befell,
through endless time.
Body a shell,
expose divine.
Sorrows expel,
faithful hope shines.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 237 May 06 , 2024

Eye in the sky,
watch over me,
let dreams fly high,
as thoughts flow free.

Slippery Sun,
falls every dusk,
silver Moon runs,
gifts bring good luck.

Light from above,
guide eager steps,
brings divine love,
where ego crept.

Stillness so sweet,
beauty so rare,
bright and dark meet,
mystical flare.

Magical phase,
evening attire,
changes her face,
all hearts admire.

Visits each night,
twinkles bright shine.
offers delights,
insight unbinds.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 236 April 29 , 2024

So hard to swallow,
uncertainty’s pill,
hearts can be hollow,
words stumble, thoughts spill.

Bright outlooks, numb pain,
deep rooted in chest,
smiles break buried chains,
daydreams help fears rest.

Shadows reflect souls,
mirrored to the core.
outbound from the whole,
to swiftly deplore.

Gigantic dim pride,
a well-disguised ploy,
difficult to hide,
never shy or coy.

True ingrained best friend,
endlessly there,
entwined to the end,
created to share.

Summon inner strength,
demand it to stay,
expand width and length,
with each passing day.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 235 April 22 , 2024

What made you break and fall away?
Sweet jaded boy, are you okay?
Did you recover self control?
Did your heart mend, do you feel whole?

I hope positive fills your days,
that happiness soon comes to stay,
wish inner faith conquers old fears,
ignites your steps throughout each year.

Dear jilted boy, do you feel strong?
Has time rectified every wrong?
Did that white mask finally slip?
Did a pure smile land on your lips?

I pray your path is ever bright,
may past lessons carry insight,
forgiveness helps clear off great pain,
so tomorrow could offer gain.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 234 April 15 , 2024

Warm tight embrace to represent,
a tie so strong could not be bent,
all arguments swiftly amend,
true loyalty will never end.

Always sincere, no room for lies,
pure honesty shoots from inside,
camaraderie lives in your eyes,
touches my heart, provokes deep sighs.

Brotherly love is what I see,
acceptance lets our thoughts fly free,
connection will forever be,
likeminded souls, known to agree.

Let’s laugh at times from our past,
a youthful space with no contrast,
imagined games, endlessly last,
enjoy this life, always a blast.

Expect the best, from dawn to dusk,
endless friendship was built on trust,
each day is good as time adjusts,
infinite bond will never rust.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 232 April 01 , 2024

Comfortable like a rag doll,
confidante, devoted pal,
tea time comes to play dress up,
fantasy fills empty cups.

Love me just the way I am,
no corrections or demands,
reflective views from my eyes,
helps self esteem fly up high.

Plush existence separates,
at times anger punches hate,
frustrations disintegrate,
guilty smiles makes all days great.

Satisfy deep inner wants,
cast off negative response,
sweep away arrogant acts,
shine insight to outline facts.

Accept me with all I do,
know my love is always true,
emotions obstruct clear views,
profound journey chases clues.

Pull the anchor, sail life’s boat,
let it go till true self floats,
watch actions reflect bright soul,
regain power, gain control.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 231 March 25 , 2024

Beams of sunlight ,
on her head.
Beautiful sight,
clears all dread.

Peaceful music,
bless both ears.
Therapeutic,
silent cheer.

Bites lower lip,
deep in thought.
Memory trip,
lessons taught.

Inner laughter,
tickles soul,
ever after,
provides goals.

Visualize smiles,
close both eyes,
intentions pile,
dreams arise.

Relaxation,
soothes each pore.
Jubilation,
opens doors.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 230 March 18 , 2024