no concealment,
extended open -
labor’s calluses
witness heart’s
devotion
Author notes
Prompt: bare hands, 9 words
In a list
A contest entry
- just to prompt you...... by Lavender Butterfly.
550 points, ended December 30, 2008, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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I can't believe so much emotion and meaning could be conveyed in 9 words. Bravo!


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truly profound... x
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Such a unique and bold take on the prompt. The most difficult thing for us as humans to do, is the simple act of opening our hands because there is so much distrust.. warranted, and unwarranted. The true test of love is indeed when one opens his/her hands to another. A wonderful and creative take on the prompt. Best wishes in the comp





