Beloved Hands

for my step-father...on his Birthday! Inspired by the song performed by Holly Dunn: "Daddy's Hands"

 

there is a song I like

about a Daddy’s hands

it tells of the love for a Father

and memories of that man

let me tell you about some hands I love

for they are good hands too

though they never held me at birth

my love for them is true

those hands are tan and weathered

soft, those hands are not

those hands are much like leather

what stories they have got!

they are work-ravaged

they are hale and sturdy

more often than not,

they’re ragged and they’re dirty

those hands were made for work

and they are raspy to the touch

but those hands are beloved

and to me the mean so much

for my sons, those hands are gentle

they have consoled, healed , and taught

when my boys are in need of comfort

it’s those hands which are sought

those hands are ever steady

for Momma they have been

the hands that tie the bind

on a love that knows no end

those hands have been many things

they mend and they repair

those hands radiate love

when they lightly touch my hair

those hands though rough and rugged

bring reverence so tender-

they leave prints upon my heart

that will ever be remembered

Oh, let me tell you of the hands I love

for they are such good hands, indeed

they bring the love and tenderness

that every daughter needs.

Reviews

[Sally Edwards]

How beautiful, what a lovely tribute, I bet he was as pleased as punch, it brought tearsto my eyes, congrats n your win, so very well deserved.

[S.E. Conway]

hmm very nicely written.

[James K. Blaylock]

This is truly a loving and heartwarming piece. I bet he just adores it, Carrie.

jkb

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Now that is a heartwarming tribute... just down right sweet and sincere, I love it!!

[Yvonne Heidt]

I have always loved this piece. Very heartfilled.

[Janyce Helen Van Es]

This is soooo touching. It is a comfort to know that a step-parent can be loved so much. Great job describing this man from your heart.

[Fran Marie]

A lovely write so beautifully penned and deeply expressed~Fran

[George Love]

Very good work. Daddy's Hands by Holly Dunn, great song.

[Raven Held]

Very tender and sweet. Guess you must be pretty close to your stepdad.

Enjoyed this piece. Thanks for sharing!

Loves,
Raven

[Lady Of Darkness]

this is just beautiful, not many poems are done about fathers, they hold as much impact as mothers do
Great write.