Before you speak,
open your ears,
do not repeat,
your hidden fears.
The words you say,
can provoke tears.
The price you pay,
can outlast years.
Before you speak,
talk to convey.
Thoughts sometimes leave,
deep phrases stay.
Feelings believe,
making minds sway.
Venting relieves,
if kept at bay.
Before you speak,
cushion affects.
message received,
touch all subjects.
Outlooks perceived,
while goals project,
wishes achieved,
somehow connect.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Which is why writing is better 🙂
Absolutely .💕🙏💕
Thank you, Grace, for the inspiring words of your beautiful poem!
Joanna
Thank you, dear Joanna.💕🙏💕
“Before you speak… cushion effects…” lovely.
Thank you so much, dear Liz.💕
So true. Do not repeat. I like to rant and repeat and it needs a lot of self control to refrain from doing that.
It sure does, Haoyando. Thanks so much for sharing.💕🙏💕
Beautiful and true!!!👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks you so much, dear Jan .💕
This is so true! And beautifully writing, Grace. Really enjoyed reading it😍😍
So happy you enjoyed it, Suvi. Thank you so much.💕
Truly a pleasure💖
This is so true and so beautifully crafted. I loved the second stanza the most, the whole piece overall was so well written. Loved it, Grace ❤❤
Thank you so much, dear AB.💕
You’re welcome ❤❤
Nice grace
Thanks so much.💕
Gorgeous rhyme and flow, Grace. Is so beautiful. ❤️
Thank you so very much, my friend.💕
You’re welcome, Grace. Always. 💕
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You amaze me every single time, Grace…you’re conveying a meaningful message in such a beautiful fashion ✨❤️💫
I’m so glad you liked it, Navin. Thanks so much.💕
In addition to the wisdom of this poem, I’m amazed at how you’re able to squeeze so much truth into four syllables per line and sixteen per stanza. Seriously, it’s a tribute to your talent that you’re able to make it appear so effortless. 🙂
That’s so nice of you to say, Mike. Thank you so very much, my friend.💕
Such wise words! Lovely!💕
Thank you so much, dear Aaysid.💕
You are very welcome.😊
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You’re right, Grace! Think twice before you speak. Beautifully worded poem 👌💐💖
Thank you so much, dear KK.💕
You’re welcome 😊