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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Here is a hand Stretched out Ready to hold You’ll find in accepting it No shackles slipped Over your wrists Imprisoning just the twine of fingers Around a fragile thought A hopeful want There are scars… Yes From slices and bashings In alley wars of past Yet it still has a tender feel And I am not drawing it back For fear of again being bruised Or cut… It does not lash out at you Nor trick you into capture Here is a hand… A heart… A hope… Can you grasp it? |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Beautifully wittten.....a hand held out with honesty not with the desire to own but with the sincerity to give strength and understanding. Who could resist a hand that is offered to them is such a way as this. I was touched with the feeling of truth you wove within each word of this masterpiece from the heart. Very well done. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. [This message has been edited by Startime (edited 10-15-2001).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A sense of hope reaching on this cool October morn - what a wonderful gift! Well done, Sir! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
To Touch To touch the words, although none raised To feel the feel, each line smooth-phrased To gaze in wistful glance of meet A hand reached out in friendly greet. To feel this touch brings welcome sigh Inhaled exhaled one can't deny The weariness finds some relief A hand reached out, absorbing grief. In hand of touch, compassion shows In words of care, just like a rose The beauty blossoms to it's peak In touch of words, no sound need speak. These words in bloom, I gently trace A rose in hand, a gift of grace. thank you for the inspiration on this day hugss Maureen "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Cpat~, my friend, Ron... this is exquisitely penned. Regards, Sudhir |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Very courageous. Well said....and well done. Bob |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Here is a hand Stretched out Ready to hold You’ll find in accepting it No shackles slipped Over your wrists Imprisoning just the twine of fingers Around a fragile thought A hopeful want ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oh *sigh* this is just so beautifully penned. I just love it to pieces Ron. Excellent write! ~hugs, NancyLee~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
Here is a hand… A heart… A hope… Can you grasp it? -------------------- Yes.... I would grasp it with my own heart and let us have it all from the start Such a beautiful touching poem....You really touched my heart with this Ron.... It would certainly go to my library. Thank you ********************** |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
CPatHair~ 'Here is a hand Stretched out Ready to hold just the twine of fingers Around a fragile thought' Very nice thoughts here~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
You’ll find in accepting it No shackles slipped Over your wrists Imprisoning just the twine of fingers Around a fragile thought A hopeful want As love should be held...with an open hand. From the offer, to the final question, great expression in the style of yours I always enjoy. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I can grasp it, but can ya yank me outta quicksand? sigh... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Incredible. I hadn't read this before posting one "I held you close" This is such a wonderful, touching poem, so in tune with my heart, and the hearts of so many passionate poets...Thanks you. And the hand that gives freely is the most genuine. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
I'm singin "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" o yuh and I got yuh back |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
I'd love to; the last time I did that I fell flat on my face  Well done! -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You have touched many with this one, Capt...including me. |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Only a fool would refuse such a tender offer. Beautifully written, Captain... ~Tier |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
very touching and tender |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is just.....beautiful. There are no other words to describe it. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Of course! But then when I fall down...you won't make fun of me will you? It's okay if you do. I've learned to laugh at myself. Scars do keep things at a distance sometimes. You have wisdom in teaching those to ignore the scars and keep reaching. Wonderful C. you are.Sincerely, Regina |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
Ron .... this is fantastic... pure and beautiful ~Connie~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Incredible, moving, and so very touching. Beautiful write. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
OMG! This is so breathtaking!  a kind offering! I love it! Sometimes the heart needs the solace of solitude and silence. |
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