Desert stretch where silence sings,
Joshua trees with twisted wings.
Shadows spread on golden sand,
morning spills across the land.
Sun climbs slow above dry hills,
warmth begins to chase off chills.
Beneath vast skies, wide and clear,
hearts awake without a fear.
Far off where the oceans sigh,
crystals gleam where shorelines lie.
Clouds hang low, the wind is cold,
up above heavy and bold.
Salty waves crash, then retreat,
ice frost shine, then take a seat.
Shimmery on Iceland’s shore,
nature rumbles, gray and sore.
Worlds apart, yet somehow near,
speak the same silence so clear.
Quiet lands, by nature’s care,
form two views with magics flare.
Bends in heat, or glows in frost,
distant sites, but never lost.
Though both reach, they always stay,
grace the earth in unique ways.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 298 July 21, 2025
This weeks prompt offered two picture options. This poem was inspired by both pictures. 💕
So lovely with rhythm and rhyme and great imagery,
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much .💕
Interesting!
Thank you 💕
I love how you can weave both photos into your poem so beautifull with rich imagery…”Worlds apart, yet somehow near,” ~ Superb take on the prompts Grace. Well done!
Thank you so much, Suzette. So fun to write, glad you enjoyed. Have a great day, my friend.💕
You are most welcome Grace. Thank you! Cheers.
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You did it again Grace 👏👏
Two images beautifully woven in your words 💕💕
Thank you so much, Maggie. Truly appreciated, my friend. Have a wonderful day.💕
You are so welcome Grace 💖
Thank you my friend.
Happy Wednesday to you xo💖
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You’re so creative girl!!!
So sweet of you, Belladonna. Thank you so much.💕
beautifully done to both images, Grace …🤍
Thanks so much, Destiny. Glad you enjoyed.💕
pleasure always 🤍
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Lovely poem Grace. Majestic and serene depictions of nature. 🤗
So glad you enjoyed. Thank you so much. Have a great day.💕
So creatively beautiful Grace. This is an endearing interpretation for this picture prompt my friend. 😘📸🥰
Thanks so much, Kym. So happy you enjoyed, my friend. Have a wonderful day.💕
My pleasure Grace. You are so very welcome as always my dear. Cheers! 😍💖🥂
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So beautifully written dear friend. From the heat and barren desert to the cold ice crystals of Iceland. Wonderful piece Grace. Thanks for joining in.
So glad you enjoyed, dear Sadje. Thank you so much. Have a beautiful day.💕
Dream-like and evocative writing, Grace. Beautiful!
So sweet of you, Nancy. Thank you so much.💕
I love the rhythm, I admire the combination of the two pictures, extracting a fine poem out of the mix, a poem with a unique message that gives us a unique view of the uniqueness and symbolism of various landscapes occasioned by various seasons. A subtle commentary on our life experiences.
Well done, ♥️Grace♥️✌️
So happy to hear that you enjoyed it, Benjamin. Thank you so very much for your kind support, my friend. Truly appreciated.💕
You’re welcome, Grace.
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This is lovely, Grace. You wove a beautiful, poetic story about contrasting images. Brava! 💕
Thanks so much, Eugi. Delighted to hear that you enjoyed, my friend. Have a wonderful day.💕
You’re very welcome, Grace.
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Brilliant poetry, Grace. Two scenes blend perfectly.
So glad you enjoyed. Thank you so much.💕
You brought me right back to this magical place with your sublime choice of words and cadence, Grace! Sooo good!
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So nice to know it touched you, Cindy. Thank you so much, my friend. Have a great day.💕
It sure did and you’re so very welcome!!! Thanks Grace and you too! ❤️
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Love how you were inspired by both images Grace 🙌
Thanks so much, Angela. Glad you liked it.💕
Lovely!
Thanks so much 💕
Gorgeous rhyme – reads like an inner tide breathing
So sweet of you. Thank you so much.💕
Excellent poetry, Grace. The two scenes are beautifully intertwined
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed.💕
Nice flow!
Thanks so much, Warren.💕
Simply gorgeous, Grace! 💞💞💞 I was thinking of Utopia as I traveled with you. 💞
So happy to know that, Dawn. Thank you so very much. Have a wonderful day.💕