I wish I could be satisfied,
grateful as time just passes by,
emotions are intensified,
while living in an empty lie.
I wish mistakes were rectified,
forgiveness leads to second tries.
Let happiness invade and guide,
so haunting memories all die.
I wish my thoughts were classified,
to not slip up with quick replies,
my voice could whisper deep inside,
where sentiments lay and reside.
I wish my scorn was pacified,
so inner peace could touch the sky.
Euphoric visions open wide,
and manifest before my eyes.
I wish daydreams were gratified,
held expectations floating high,
opposing views all cast aside,
so harmony can always fly.
I wish all delights amplified,
so that my mind stops asking “why?”
Pray disappointments all subside,
and tears of joy are all I cry.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Grace, I don’t know if you’ve ever played softball (my favorite sport to play, lol) because you are fantastic at hitting homeruns. That last stanza really brought it home for me, especially the line “so that my mind stops asking why”. Thank you for sharing such an amazing gift.
That’s so sweet of you, Tammy. Thank you so much for your love and kind support , my friend .💕
Sometimes I cry ( actual tears of joy, lol) because your work speaks to me as clear as my daily devotional.
I could never express how much this means to me , Tammy. Thank you so very much. This is truly a gift for me.💕
It’s really an amazing gift
Thanks so much.💕
You’re welcome
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I agree with Tammy. This is outstanding verse, dear Grace. The emotion and feeling moved me deeply. This is exquisite, my dear friend. 💕
Thanks a million, my dear friend .💕
You’re always welcome, my dear friend. Always. 💕
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Heartfelt lines…I love this poem…especially, the last verse…you’re simply amazing, dear friend ✨💟💫
Thank you, my dear friend . This truly means a lot to me. I deeply appreciate your kind and motivating words.💕🙏💕
You’re welcome Grace…keep expressing ✨ 💟 💫 🙏
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Thank you, Grace.
Joanna
Thanks so much, Joanna.💕
This is great 💗
Thanks so much.💕
Saying “holy cr*p!” out loud was my gut response to this poem. Stated with the most positive “wow, you touched me” sentiment behind it. Loved it, Grace. Thank you. 💕
Wow. This is such an amazing compliment , Liz. Thank you so much. This truly means a lot to me. You have made my day.💕
Wow Grace as always you hit it out of the ballpark like Tammy said. I wish the same thing and I love the build up of the stanzas so brilliantly done!💖🌻
This is so wonderful to hear, Cindy.So happy you enjoyed it. Many thanks to you, my dear friend .💕🙏💕
You’re so very welcome my dearest!! 💖🌻🙏
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You know, I see a link to your previous post mentioning acceptance. To my mind, acceptance of self and circumstance ends the need for much wishing.
Thanks for sharing. I believe gratitude can not exist without acceptance.💕
Such honesty and heartfelt emotions Grace. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much, Sadje💕
You’re welcome
All are excellent wishes may all happen . Thank you for so beautiful poem.💕❣️
That is so kind of you, Priti. Thanks so much.💕
You are welcome. Stay blessed ❣️💕
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I wish that all your wishes are fructified.
Thank you so much. Truly appreciate your kind wishes.💕🙏💕
I don’t know how you did it, but oh my goodness! You summed up all of my internal feelings here, through your poem. I love this. Makes me wonder though, how much we all are alike in our thinking, yet, so divided by our way of doing things. But I guess that’s what makes our existence so special and unique.
Lots of love to you!
Have a blessed day!
I am so happy you enjoyed it, Shruthi. Thank you so much. I feel we are all more alike than we think. Much love to you.💕💕💕
You’re welcome! It was very wonderful!
Best wishes! ❤️
So happy you enjoyed.Thanks so much.💕
These wishes are not yours alone, Grace. All right thinking people have such wishes. May these come true.🙏💐💖
Thanks so much, my dear fried. Truly appreciate your kind words and wishes.💕
You’re welcome, always 😊
Wonderfully written!!🍁🍁
Thanks so much.💕
I wish you would achieve the harmony and peace expressed in this poem. It’s breathtaking.
Me too. Thanks so much for your kind wishes.💕
You’re very welcome.
Each phrase is octasyllabic 🙂
Absolutely .💕
wonderfully written and all great wishes!
Happy you liked it. Thanks so much.💕
This is poetry taken to the next level. Stunningly crafted. That last stanza really spoke to me. My mom once said that as a kid all I did was ask “Why?” constantly, and I suppose I still do as an adult. Still looking for those answers, you know? Your talent is sublime, Grace. 🙂
Such a beautiful compliment, dear Mike. Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate your kind words and support .💕
What inspired words. Thank you for such beautiful self expression 💕 💖 ❤️
So glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much.💕
Amazing lines . Really loved it . From very first stanza this poem made me follow your page . Keep writing keep shining 😇😇
That’s so nice to hear. Thanks so much.💕