She wears a smile as a costume,
while turning hopes into pure gloom.
A shadow that steals joys from rooms,
guiding hearts towards endless doom.
Stories she hears construct her lies,
connecting to believe her sighs.
False tears cascade from her sad eyes,
theatrics through effortless cries.
She pities what she had to face,
lets bitterness rest in griefs place.
Her non stop mind likes to retrace,
sad memories filled with disgrace.
Manipulates to gain control,
loves to play games of sticks and stones.
Emotions become hard as bones,
deep inside holds inner cyclones.
She feels the sun burn at her head,
awakens parts she once thought dead.
Instantly clears up all her dread,
replaced by faithful light instead.
Acceptance fills her deep within,
absolving guilts and downward spins.
Grants everyday hopes to begin,
so that with time self love could win.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Moonwashed Weekly Challenge – September 20, 2022
Prompt – Theatrics
Time healing wouunds…beautiful poem, Grace. Lovely take on the prompt.
Thanks so much, Suzette. Happy you liked it.💕
You are most welcome
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Lovely and inspiring❤✨
Thanks so much, Laiba 💕
Welcome💕
Excellent writing friend Grace. Accurate message and as your lyrics say…. “Grant the daily hopes to begin with, so that in time self-love can win.”
Fraternal greetings 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
So happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thank you so much.💕
Sunshine works miracles. Sad winter is coming😔
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Sh wears a smile as a costume is how I feel all the time. I love the poem and I really loved the picture at the end.
Thanks so much, Nicole. The picture is for the prompt. I loved it too.💕
I’m glad that she has seen the light.
Yesss. Thank you, Sadje.💕
You’re welcome my friend
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Such an amazing write, Grace. I love it much. 💞
So happy you enjoyed it, Jeff. Thank you 💕
You’re most welcome, Grace. Always. 💞
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I beautiful poem about redemption, well-written Grace.
Glad you liked it . Thanks so much.💕
Amazingly beautiful
Thanks so much 💕
Beautifully written piece, Grace! The message relayed is inspiring.
Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.💕
My pleasure, Grace!
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Good for her. It looks like she has moved onto a better path. ^_^
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Nice take, dear Grace! The first line itself captures the attention. A lovely poem indeed ❤️💐
So happy you enjoyed it, KK. Thanks so much.💕
You’re more than welcome 💕
Wow!!! Beautiful Grace I love the way the emotions are so raw and in the end, it has been restored. Beautiful written 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much.💕
“She wears a smile as a costume”…what fantastic imagery! Sad how many people do this…but love the way you turned tings around for her 💕
Thanks so much. I try my best to end things on a positive note. Glad you enjoyed it.💕