My mother's hands

My mother's hands

A Poem by swati

They are not displays

Of skin deep beauty anymore,

That faded

With meaningless youth

And has now sunk in

To represent the lines

Of a humble life

 

The once smooth

And porcelain skin

Is now tanned and wrinkled

From hours of work

In between conversations

Filled with nostalgic laughter

In the faraway fields of home

 

Recollections of which

Are at the heart of my childhood

 

Every line stretches into my memory

And hold the warmth of love

Only comprehensible

By a mother and child

 

© 2008 swati


Author's Note

swati
jus tell me what you think thats all . Thank you

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I think it is invoking alot of memories on all who read this romantic reminiscing piece. No suggestions
It was perfect in itself........
cheers to my new friend here in the cafe, lea

Posted 15 Years Ago


Reminds me of my mother and her hands.

Very gentle and touching.



Posted 15 Years Ago


very delicate,,, nice write.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Very sweet. A wonderful poem. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I think it's just beautiful... that's all.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Added on July 22, 2008

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swati
swati

cape town, South Africa



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hey im swati, im 23 yrs old and am a medical student, although med takes up most of my time i try and read whenever i can. Ive only written poems till now but would like 2 venture into short stories .. more..

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