It is easy to love those seen as good,
always understood,
one shared neighborhood.
Not so simple for those perceived as bad,
hard to understand,
alone they must stand.
Try to find a way to walk in their shoes,
break all old abuse,
provide better views.
What if life was changed? What if they were you?
pray that help comes through,
not knowing from who.
Stand within warm light, surrounded by dark,
recognize the sparks,
being kind leaves marks.
Traced smile on their face, throw some joy their way,
watch as old fears sway,
to fly far away.
Anger soon subsides so pure hearts can guide,
love will challenge pride,
clear paths offer rides.
Forgiveness leads fate, release worn mistakes,
bright days lead to fate,
kindness can cure hate.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Originally Published on March 01, 2021
this is so good Grace and so true!! ๐
Thanks so much, Cindy.๐
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Another great poem!
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โBeing kind leaves marksโ – soooo true!!! Beautifully written, dear Grace. I love the flow here. Your words always carry such wisdom and grace, truly ๐ค
Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed it. Truly appreciate you.๐
Of course! Appreciate you too, dear friend ๐ค๐ค
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I love this poem. This is a great message, Grace. Thank you for sharing. ๐
Delighted to hear you enjoyed, Kirsten. Thanks so much.๐
You’re most welcome, Grace ๐
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Whew! I’m going to read reread and then re reread to assist myself and those around me thank you so much for sharing this ๐๐๐๐
So happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Truly means a lot to me.๐๐๐
While your poem is superb I can’t help but admire that photo! Truly unique!
Thanks so much. I was so happy to have found it too. It was on Pixabay. Wonderful.๐
Simply WOW Grace!
EVERY line resonates on such a personal level. I also enjoy how each stanza seemingly transitions through different phases of life….
or at least that was my take away ๐ฅฐ. Yet another masterpiece!
Thanks so much, Tammy. Iโm so happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Truly appreciate you.๐๐๐
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What a thought…”What if life was changed? What if they were you?” Can you imagine what the world would be like if we thought this with every interaction with another?
Beautifully, eloquently done, Grace…very heartfelt! ๐๐๐
Yes, if empathy was guiding every interaction , this world would be completely different.Thank you so much, my friend .๐
I love the heart you put into your words ๐๐๐
That’s so nice to hear. Thank you.๐๐๐
Yes, forgiveness is key. Wonderful exploration Grace. Kudos for honoring this not often addressed topic. Bless you. ๐
Thank you so much, Suzette. Blessings to you too, my friend .๐๐๐
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Very true Grace. So well written.
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A poem that is applicable on the times we are living in. It’s beautiful.
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Awesome poem! I can relate. It is often so very hard to put oneself in another’s shoes. Either side is always scared of the other may think. So well reflected, and the best solution provided-kindness! Truly beautiful!
Thank you so much, Garima. I am so happy you enjoyed it. Truly appreciate your beautiful response. ๐
I love the truth and simplicity in this poem of yours, Grace! I truly appreciate your thoughts. Well done ๐๐
Delighted to hear that, dear KK. Thank you so much ๐๐๐
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Seeing ourselves in others is so very powerful. Beautiful write, Grace. ๐
Absolutely. Thank you so much, Jeff.๐๐๐
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These lines played my strings…so I’m absolutely speechless…beautifully expressed, wise Grace โจ๐๐ซ
Iโm so glad you enjoyed it, my dear friend. Truly appreciate you, Navin. Thanks so much.๐๐๐
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your pieces always reminds me there’s much good people in the world. thank you, dear friend.
This truly touched my heart. Thanks so much, Audrine.๐
i’m glad, Grace, because it’s true. and you are very much welcome..
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I don’t come from a “good” family, I married into a “good family” the difference was one was better at hiding their dysfunction than the other. ๐
Glad you got a โgoodโ family in the long run.๐๐๐
Beautiful writing. “Forgiveness leads to destiny, releases spent mistakes” There is no better truth than what you express.
A thousand hugs, Grace.
Thank you so very much, dear Lincoln.๐๐๐
Love will definitely challenge your pride! So great Grace
Thanks so much, Belladonna.๐
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