Strong solid tree
stands all alone,
cool smokey breeze
highlights earth tones.

Nature paints views
without brush strokes,
bright light filled hues,
fluffy clouds cloak.

Golden sun beams
on mountain sides,
sweet honey gleams
enhance blue skies.

Thick dewy air
feels so serene,
delightful flair
highlight deep greens.

Infrastructure,
never succumbs.
Single structure,
but not lonesome.

Breathtaking sight,
fixed memory.
Provokes delight,
as hopes fly free.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 208 October 23 , 2023

Allow swallowed words
to pour like strong rain.
Release choked tears,
scream out in pain.

Anguish and sorrows
hide deeply inside.
Nowhere to run,
no place to hide.

A huge painted smile,
pretend feels okay.
Sun covered clouds,
highlight dull grays.

Vibrant echoes heal,
expose what is fake.
Speak what heart feels,
tempt palms to take.

Loud words spill about,
each phrase becomes real.
Clears unheard shouts,
truth unconcealed.

Accept every side,
embrace day and night.
Let sorrows die,
bask in bright light.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 208 October 16 , 2023

Mechanical friend
slithers calm and free,
slowly to extend
on an unwarned tree.
The future depends
on nature to be,
All perceptions bend
eye open to see.

Roots scatter so pure,
rain waters all seeds.
Sun light a fine cure
for all lonely needs.
Opposites endure,
automated deeds.
Pats soil to secure,
fruitful guarantee.

Close partners in crime,
most uncommon peers,
connected to climb,
as headways appear.
Winds whisper and chime,
birds fly without fear,
cemented with time,
through eternal years.

With every new step,
science soon follows.
Technology swept
to build tomorrows,
All forced to accept
as options narrow.
Intelligence kept,
yesterday shadows.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 207 October 09 , 2023

Blow a kiss,
wishes fly high.
Reminisce,
inwardly sigh.

Pound upon,
a concrete wall.
Bliss is drawn,
peaceful hues fall.

Lyrics land,
in eager ears.
Blind faith stands,
to conquer fears.

Run so far,
no time to pack.
A bright star,
lights up dark cracks.

Close eyes tight,
thoughts sail away.
Pure insight,
guides everyday,

Boat through space,
taste awareness.
Touch of grace,
dreams of Venice.

– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy

Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 206 October 02 , 2023

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