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Hands

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The hands of a child;
fragile and small;
to mother is clinging
so he won't fall.

The hands of a carpenter,
rough and strong;
Driving those nails
all day long.

The hands of a healer,
are reaching down,
to some poor cripple
there on the ground.

The hands of a savior
now reaching out;
to rescue us from
our sin and doubt.

The hands of a friend
tearing the bread;
So they would remember
when he was dead.

The hands of a lamb,
held that cup;
his precious blood
on that last sup.

The hands of a messiah,
nailed to the cross;
to save us all
from eternal loss.

The hands of the risen
are calling to me;
Come my child,
I'll set you free.

 

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  • trekkergirl
    August 1

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    I LOVED this. It is so well written. An excellent read! Describes well what you wanted to get across. People don't always look at hands and you made me think about them with this poem. Good job!

    trekkergirl

  • Lovely write!

    A must-share poem for my CCS group! Wonderful expression; like the form, and stanza structure!
    Thank you for entering!


  • marsu
    July 28
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    I like this poem, the form and rhyme are good

  • Piccola gold member
    May 10

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    the message is a good one. Concise and clear. I have an issue with the word cross because if one does research, it shows that people were put to death on a torture stake. Arms were raised above their head, palm over palm and a spike was driven through both hands. That way it didn't tear through the flesh and they hung their tortuously bleeding to death.

     

    It's not a big thing and I know most people believe He died on a cross but that is not the reality.

     

    Your write has great rythem and rhyme and a great message. Thank you for entering. 


  • Rhyming From Rehab gold member
    February 14

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    Very Beautiful poem, and hands are the expression to so much in life Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. Excellent. ~blessings always~ Trisha


  • Balthazar
    November 12, 2007

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    Preatty poem and excellent I really liked the message. you are a very good poet. I like poems like this.


  • stinkletoes
    November 3, 2007
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    this is a really pretty poem. I think God does set us all free. Just have to believe in him.

  • dnoggle79
    October 22, 2007

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    Wow!! This is awesome! I love how you captured each milestone of HIS life in just a sentence. I read a couple of your other poems and really felt the intensity and love of Christ. Thank you for shiaring.

  • SweetXDestiny silver member
    October 14, 2007
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    beautiful daddy
    your princess

  • McKenzie
    September 10, 2007

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    beautiful

    Very well written and simple. I like that and there is not much of it really. Life is so complicated generally, and I am just ready for it to slow down a bit.

  • Sandygram silver member
    September 3, 2007
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    Beautiful.

    Helping each other and giving those in need a hand is what life should be about. The giving of ones time is the nicest thing we can give to one another. Caring enough to stop and take the time to help. Great words to live by my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you there this Labor Day!!

    Blessings , Sandy

  • stavykm gold member
    August 28, 2007

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    Breath Taking

    Wow this is so beautiful. I love the Title and there is nothing about this poemt to dislike!! Beautifully written and a tribute go our Lord!!! I felt love and warmth and hope through your poem here. It sure felt fabulous. What a testimony you have and I feel so honored that you read my poem!! The Title is perfect. First line, yes we are to come to him as little children to his loving hands and yes we are set free no matter how old we are. Thank you and God Bless You!!


  • astralshepherd gold member
    August 27, 2007

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    a highly encouraging and uplifting poem, clean, crisp and alive with hope. a very clear message. thanks for stopping by and reading my poem earlier today, i appreciate it.

    blessings and best wishes,

    ~richard;f

    (btw, i am an INFP)

  • Coelogyne
    August 23, 2007

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    Amazing

    anybody could read that poem during any point in time and fully understand it, incredible write well done indeed

  • eternal-devotion
    August 21, 2007

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    How beautiful.

    My first impression is how beautifully you expressed this in such simple words. Emotionally I could feel the touch of these hands. this was a very easy to read poem and it shouldn't be changed in any way. I loved all of this, all of it is my favorite. The title "Hands" they sure do so many things and sure is the perfect title for a poem. The first line is so very good, and the last line is the essence of the last verse. Such a beautiful poem I loved it a lot.


  • Artistic-Soul
    August 20, 2007

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    inspirational for someone who has been through so much you really have found what life is all about and you display it proudly in poetry like this if only the world could look at this kind of thought and emotion and realize its importance


  • sunshinegirl
    August 20, 2007
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    Beautiful!!! There is no other word that works for this! Simple in that, that is how the love from Jesus himself is. It need not be complicated as some try to make it. I would like to share this with my aunt if you would let me. This is one that she will greatly appreciate! Thank for sharing this one!


  • Me a poet-maybe
    August 12, 2007

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    Great

    I personally think the poem is beautiful. the hands of a friend fits just fine, as in the last supper and communion....the last supper DID preceed the cross...


  • Island of Blue
    August 12, 2007

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    i hate to hate... but i think it might be a tad to simple... i find that short line poems like this need to have a certain uniformity to thier syllables. Also i found that the hands of the friend part, however symbollic, just didnt seem to fit the progression of jesus. It seems to be growing from line to line and then it steps down. Maybe thats just me. Nice theme tho.

  • Vickie J
    August 12, 2007

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    I love how you uncomplicate the things man has made complicated. God is really so much more simplier to understand than we make Him out to be. Basically-this is white and that is black and there's no gray inbetween. You have blessed me with your words here-thanks for sharing~


    • Spiritual Poet gold member
      August 12, 2007
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      Thanks

      You are right, Jesus made his message simple enough for a child to understand and you are right...... to many people try to muddy the waters. Some Christian poets write about God and the bible and they try to hide the meaning and cloak the message. The truth is simple and plain that God loves us! God bless you, Mark
  • mcheadle
    August 11, 2007

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    The hands with a pen

    That pened these lines
    Are hands that pray much of the time.
    The are telling find your knees.
    Time is a waisting
    Don't let it be you ar me.
    loved your pooem a lot was out into it if one thinks a lot can be got out of it. mac


    • Spiritual Poet gold member
      August 12, 2007
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      Thanks

      For a kind response. A lot of my poems are written on a simple level on purpose. Jesus made his message simple enough that even a child could read and understand. Why should I come along and muddy the waters and make it dificult? God bless you, Mark

  • Noah20Tymatal
    August 11, 2007

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    Each stanza holds truth your heart is truly in the hands of God and you convey that message well.
    many blessings to you and your family


  • Loveandblessings2u gold member
    August 11, 2007

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    I don't think I ever read anything more beautiful or touching before in my life.
    I really don't know what else to say.
    Your poem is beyond words.
    I find this to be a perfect piece of art.

    Loveandblessings2u & yours always
    Joyce


  • autumns rising
    August 10, 2007

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    I usually stay away from poems including faith but this was totally worth it. This was beautiful in every sense. Great job dear poet


  • shadows hunter
    August 10, 2007

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    This is amazing. It left me speachless. I have nothing in my vocab. to desribe how wonderful this poem is. I love it.

    Shadows


  • RisingTideofChrist
    August 10, 2007
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    Beautiful

    It was wonderful, I loved it.

  • storiesuntold gold member
    August 10, 2007
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    Excellent truly excellent

    Such a beautiful write here and the picture is the best keep up the good work here


  • DareU2Byourself silver member
    August 10, 2007

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    Beautifully done. Definitely deserving of all the praise and the spotlight. I believe you made Him proud with this (if it wasn't indeed written be He Himself). Thanks so much for sharing. Best wishes to you. Take care.

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