a soft gentle touch
feels the warm pulse of guidance
of a calloused hand
A contest entry
- Our Hands by kareneisenlord.
1750 points, ended November 13, 25 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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You described the picture adeptly with your words; the newborn clasping an elder's hand and feeling the warmth, security and guidance of an experienced hand there. Thank you!
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calloused, now that's as good as me shaking hands with a navvie, but hey, I can feel what the baby feels, what power, yet observant power too.




