Hands

When one needs a considerate hand,

A stretching hand of faultless delicacy,

Many persons may extend their hand.

But the hand of a gentle Samaritan

Is a hand of opportunity and timing.

You cannot pull a friend up by the hand,

Unless their hand already stretches for yours.

And you must treat their hand with care,

For a slip of the mouth is a slip of the hand.

A gentle and tender frame with strong hands

Can protect their hands from worldly troubles.

But if we are ill fit as caregivers to their hands,

We must be responsible for neglected hands.

And if we let them by, their hands may go coarse;

The world passes by no hands in its fell sweep.

And only a friend can nourish hands left unkempt.

For if we do not reach stretched hands before us

The Devil’s hands shall surely snatch them all away.

 

Author's Note

I use the word hand in every line to reinforce the singular idea of the poem and how we should all be generous with our hands.

Reviews

[Racy Daniel]

your poem is just perfectly written in context of modern era.

[katyj]

powerful piece here.

[Hyatt Vincent]

I think this poem is well written, however, I dont think it gets much more cliche than that. I think that yes, that is how hands are portrayed, but then again thats how hands are always portrayed. Does tht make sense? I also think that you use the word "hands" so much that maybe you overdo it. I got caught up thinking of how many times i heard that word in my head that it took me away from your actual poem and what youre trying 2 convey. I love your writing style tho, and always will!

[Maddie:]]

your words are very impacting and this piece is just beautifully written:] great job!

[Sarah]

very powerful and nice, lovely...

[Dove]

This piece has a powerful feeling to it and I can tell it came from your heart. I enjoyed reading this piece, great job

[emma]

well written, and it was a powerful poem. i loved it! this review feels hollow, but everyone else said all i wanted to say . . . i'm speechless for what else to say. i'll try and think of better reviewing ideas for next time.

[Seshat Nidaba]

I found this piece hugely original and morally satisfying. Just an amazing concept and distinguished topic.

[....]

This is amazing, so truthful as well. I really enjoyed this well written piece...xo