Life is a masked ball,
a disguise for cheats.
Costumes always fall,
exposing concrete.
Some will want no end
to their masquerade,
comforts play pretend,
truth makes them afraid.
I too was a clown,
living in a lie,
till I heard the sounds,
of my heartbeats cry.
I made my life real
facing all I knew,
I then learned to feel
clearing all my views.
Push all masks aside
unveil a new life,
the soul will then guide,
shielding inner strife.
Laughs will sound sincere,
all smiles become pure,
joys also appear,
once pretend is cured.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
My poem “Unveiling ” was published on The Writers Club. I would like to thank their team for showcasing this piece.
Originally Published on July 28, 2021
Wonderful poem, Grace, and congrats on another publishing credit. 🙂
Thank you so much, dear Mike.💕
Congratulations!
Thanks so much 💕
Congratulations Grace. A beautiful poem – a powerful last line…deeply felt.
Thanks so much, dear Suzette 💕
A beautiful and transformational poem, Grace. Congratulations, dear friend. 💞
Thanks so much, dear Jeff.💕🙏💕
Most welcome, dear Grace. Always. 💞🙏💞
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So true. Thank you.
Rgd
Sincerely
Thank you 💕
Congratulations Grace and well done for your submissions as well. It takes bravery and confidence to submit our work, something I never do, you are inspiring me to try.
Thanks so much. Glad you are feeling inspired, I see it as nothing to lose.💕🙏💕
True, I think it is laziness, I have no idea where to begin so don’t 😊
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To recognise one’s own “fronts” – the falsity of the appearances we present, especially to ourselves. That requires a rare honesty.
It absolutely does.💕
Congratulations, Grace. Wonderful poem. I like the picture used. It adds to the beauty of the poem.
Thanks so much, Benjamin. Glad you liked it. 💕🙏💕
You are welcome, my dear friend.
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congratulations, Grace. wonderful poem especially the line til i hear the sounds of my heartbeats cry.
So glad you enjoyed it, Audrine. Thanks so much.💕
always and of course! 😄
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Wonderful news, Grace! 👏🏼
Thank you 💕🙏💕
Grace, I will like to have a word with you privately. Thank you.
You can contact me in my contact page.💕
BEAUTIFUL 🥰
Thanks so much 💕
What a positive ending to your poem Grace. Love it.
Thanks so much, Sadje. Happy you enjoyed it.💕
You’re welcome
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Congrats 🎉
Thanks so much, Sadje.💕
You’re welcome
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Aww, thank you for this wonderful performance, Grace. It was expertly done.
Im so happy you liked it. Thank you, Joyce.💕
I sure did. ^_^
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Another feather in your cap Grace! Congratulations! 💖
Thanks so much.💕
Congrats Grace. 🙂
Thank you💕
Wonderful poem, Grace! ❤
Congratulations 💫
Congratulations, Grace! A wonderful poem. The last two lines stand out for me. 😊💐💖
Thanks so much, KK. So happy you liked it.💕
It’s truly my pleasure 💖
Love this piece👌
Thanks so much.💕
Congratulations, I love it 😍
Thanks so much.💕
Congratulations, Grace! A beautiful piece! 💛
Thanks so much, Eugenia. Glad you like it.💕
My pleasure, Grace!
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Such a nice post which focuses on the inner beauty.
Thanks so much💕
I would ‘like’ this twice if I could!
So sweet of you. Thank you so much 💕
Well done, Grace! 💜
Thanks so much💕
Indeed!! By unveiling our mask we can see the beauty of this world❤
So true.💕
Yup…
Congratulations on your publication of this fine poem , Grace.
Thanks so much, Karima.💕
A beautiful poem, Grace💕🙂 Congratulations!!
Thanks so much, dear Saima.💕
I love this so much🥰
Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much 💕
Congratulations 🎉
Thanks so much 💕
Quite an important journey in this poem!
Thanks so much 💕
Wonderful poem!
I bet life is better when we accept that it’s okay to be weak and vulnerable
Thanks so much. Absolutely 💕
Loved it Grace💕💕
Once pretence is cured. Nothing can be more liberating ❤️❤️
Thanks so much, Kirti. Absolutely.💕
Excellent work
Thanks so much.💕
Your welcome
Congrats on your publishing credit
Thanks so much 💕
You’re welcome. You totally deserve it