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
What a wonderfully articulated poem dearest Grace. ❤👌👌
Your heartfelt words resonate with the depth of emotion and the struggle to conceal any pain. It’s a powerful reminder that it’s essential to express our feelings and confront our sorrows. Your poem beautifully encapsulates the journey from darkness to light, from hidden anguish to embracing both the joys and sorrows of life. Thank you for sharing this moving piece.
I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it, dear Suma. Thank you so much for your wonderful support and your thoughtful response. I truly appreciate you, my friend.💕🙏💕
It’s always a sweet pleasure my friend ❤
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A beautiful and truthful message of embracing all emotions in life. Love this Grace. Thanks for joining in.
So happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thank you so much 💕
It’s my pleasure
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Brilliant take Grace 💕
Love it!🤗
Happy you enjoyed it, Maggie. Thank you 💕
It is my pleasure to read to read your work Grace.💖
I hope your week is going well so far 🙏
Thank you so much, Maggie. It sure is. Hope you are having a wonderful one too.💕
Thank you Grace 💕💕it is my friend 🤗
Always a pleasure.💕
always lovely, Grace. 🤍
“Accept every side,
embrace day and night”
Thank you so much, dear Destiny.💕
always a pleasure 🙏🤍
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Some days be like this… Like a shaken fizzy drink waiting to erupt because I’ve held it all in too long.
Great take on the prompt, Grace. 💙🙏
Absolutely. Great description. Thank you so much.💕
***Let sorrows die,
bask in bright light. *** agreed, a well written take on the prompt
Thank you so very much 💕
Your poems always carry the spiritual aspect…so beautifully written, dear Grace ✨💜💫
Thank you so very much, my dear friend. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
I very much did…you’re welcome, my dear friend ✨💜💫
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I love the power and reality of this poem with the underpinnings of hope in challenging times, Grace💕
Thank you so much, my friend. Delighted to hear you enjoyed it.💕🙏💕🥰💕
You’re so very welcome, Grace! Always deserved, my friend💕❤️
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Amen to all of this Grace! Love this.
Thank you so much, Belladonna. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
You’re welcome Grace!
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A very inspiring poem beautifully written, Grace! Last stanza says it all ❤️💐
Thanks so much, my friend. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
You’re always welcome 💖
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I’ll stick with the last stanza “Accept all sides,
embrace the day and the night.
Let the sorrows die,
enjoy a bright light.”
It’s always nice to enjoy your lyrics, friend Grace.
Happy to hear that, my friend. Thank you so much.💕
So well done!
Thank you so much 💕
“accept every side”
How true Grace!
Well penned one again. ❤️❤️
Thanks so much, dear Marie 💕
Your words flow like music😃
So sweet of you. Thank you 💕
Just – fantastic!
Thanks so much 💕
Love the direction you took with this one, Grace! “Pretend feels ok” 💞💞💞
Happy you enjoyed it, my friend. Thank you so much 💕