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Gentle Hands
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Gentle Hands |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Gentle Hands Gentle hands so light and free what is their destiny? Entwined amongst themselves waiting to be reached out so friendly. Gentle hands so rough to touch, rugged, dark and honest but, empty, lonely, passing time waiting to be reached out to see. Gentle hands take mine to him lightly caressed, enveloped within, secure, so sure, his reassuring touch waiting to see reached out and touched me. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The first two stanzas remind me of hands that belonged to my father...no matter how rough they were, he always made sure that his touch was tender when ministering to a child. Especially babies. His touch was such that he never held a crying baby long before they calmed under his care, staring into his brilliant blue eyes. You brought back some wonderful memories, my friend. Thank you. |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
I love this poem reminds me of my grandparents. I would enjoy laying next to them as they brush through my hair with their hands that smell of soap. Much enjoyed.  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
A single touch says so much sometimes. Your poem reflects this, and the longing for this, very well. Michael |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Thank you Sunshine, Ken and Michael, Touch is so powerful. It heals. It loves. It fills us. Thank you for sharing memories of your father- Sunshine and grandfather-Ken. ebonygirl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
What a beautiful "touching" piece of poetic workmanship, ebonygirl. I enjoyed it very much. ~ Money can't buy happiness, but broke can't buy anything. ~ |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Cultural difference also plays a vital part, in my culture, we hardly feel father’s touch in childhood days, however things have changed. I am luckily to have friendly father even in those days though. Stirs up many deep emotions. Fine poetry this. "The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts" |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I remember you shared this with me before, Edna and it is one of my favorites of yours. Ida |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
a handsome write EB...enjoyed how you moved the touch around here |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
The touch of a hand is very underated these days...your poem put it back where it belongs...in the special catagory. Enjoyed! Lori |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is beautiful... My Daddy's hands were rough from hard work but their tender touch could soothe my world and make everything better. *S* I miss that... so much. |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
JerryPat2, Prasad Nataraj, Lori and Suthern, Thank you for taking the time to read this poem. I appreciate your shared words about "touch". Yes, Dark, the poem awakened many thoughts. You're right Ida, I did read it to you, you have a good memory. I'm glad you liked it. ebonygirl |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
just gorgeous  Love is the life of the soul... |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Thank you Tracy. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. I appreciate your time, Ms. E |
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