Today I will let it all ride,
no rhyme or reason kept inside.
Disgusted by how I see life,
the give and take is a big lie.
Built to just give but never take,
could never dare to expect breaks.
Some acts are sweet but also fake,
with rehearsed scenes for their own sake.
A pain filled heart is hardly heard,
unless some gossip can be stirred.
True love is seen as just absurd,
plastic emotions cover words.
Search deep inside to find the words,
my pity party seems absurd.
Release the pain my thoughts have stirred,
let tears cascade and cries be heard.
Learn to forgive for my own sake,
keep genuine, dismiss the fake.
Do not hold tight once the bonds break,
wishes appear for me to take.
The truth inside could never lie,
so well prepared to live this life.
In touch with how I feel inside,
hold on to light and take a ride.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
I am so excited to announce that my poem “Thoughts“ is now available at Spillwords Press. I would like to thank Dagmara K., and the whole team at Spillwords for publishing this poem, and for all of their continued support.
I would be so very grateful if you would go here, and like/comment as well. Thank you! 💕
It’s true, it’s hard to find genuine kindness, but I like that we can always search for it in ourselves
Absolutely. Thanks so much 💕
Grace a fabulous piece! A fresh and honest expose of the human heart, my friend.
Your Ines say it all for me:
“True love is seen as just absurd,
plastic emotions cover words”
– deep!!
Thanks so much, Suzette. I am so happy these lines stood out for you. Truly appreciate you, my friend.💕🙏💕
Always a pleasure Grace. 😊
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You are in my head more than you realize!🤗💚
That’s wonderful.💕🙏💕
This line really stood out to me: “Learn to forgive for my own sake…” It’s so difficult to forgive sometimes, even decades after the trauma occurred, but when we figure out forgiveness is for the purpose of our own healing, it becomes a little easier. Your poetry is vibrant and truthful and always hits the mark. Congrats on having this one published at Spillwords, Grace. Well deserved! 🙂
Thank you so very much, Mike. Yes, forgiveness is so difficult, but it sets us free in the long run. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it my friend. Truly appreciate you and all of your kind support. Thanks again.💕🙏💕
Congratulations Grace. What a lovely poem.
Thanks so much, dear Sadje 💕
Most welcome
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Realistic approach
Thanks so much 💕
Mine pleasure dear friend 🙂
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Great job!
Thanks so much, Nicole 💕
Powerful! This was exquisite, Grace.
Thank you so much. So glad you liked it.💕🙏💕
Congratulations Grace!! This was so real and beautiful 💜💜
Thanks so much, Belladonna. Glad you enjoyed.💕🙏💕
You’re welcome ☺️
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Life is a mystery! Each moment is a new chapter✨️
Absolutely. Thanks for sharing 💕
wonderful piece, dear friend. another one deserving an applause. that is true, hold on to light.
So happy you enjoyed it. Many thanks, my friend.💕
it’s always a pleasure 😊❤️😄
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This is so beautiful. I love the rhythm of the verses. Great wordplay!
Thanks so very much.💕
You are welcome!
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A beautiful poem indeed, Grace! These lines stood out for me-
A pain filled heart is hardly heard,
unless some gossip can be stirred.
Well deserved publication! Congratulations 🎉🎉💖
So happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Many thanks.💕🙏💕
That’s truly my pleasure 💖
Well, it’s an exciting poem…we can relate and then you thrill us in the end with inspiration!! Congratulations 🎊 on the publishing at Spillwords
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much 💕
This is a wonderful poem and so relatable, Grace. Congrats on being published on Spillwords! 💖
Thanks so much, dear Eugenia.💕
You’re welcome, Grace.
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Congratulations on your publication Grace. Truly a magnificent piece! 💞
You’re so sweet, Cindy. Thank you.💕
A beautiful and meaningful poem, Grace. Huge congratulations on being published in Spillwords. What an achievement – well done. Xx 🥰
Thank you so much, dear Ellie.💕
Such sage advice wrapped in your powerful words, Grace! This line, “Do not hold tight once the bonds break” is especially relevant for me…letting go of what was or what was supposed to be has been a lifelong struggle. Beautifully written! 💞💞💞
Thanks so much, Dawn. Letting go can be so difficult at times. Glad you enjoyed it.💕🙏💕
You just exposed most people’s hearts including mine
Amazing post.
So happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. 😊
Congratulations! A lovely piece!
Thank you so much, Warren. Truly appreciate your kind support.💕
My pleasure!
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Wooow! Such a lovely poem, how did i even missed reading it earlier. I really loved those lines
“True love is seen as just absurd,
Plastic emotions cover words”
It very deep, actually all your poems always have a deep meaning. 😌💗
I’m happy you enjoyed it, Anjali. Thank you so much.💕
Amazing
Thank you 💕
I love this website
Thanks so much 💕
you are welcome