![]() Two HandsA Poem by Ecnelis![]() Ekphrastic poetry based on Van Gogh's painting "Two Hands"![]() What can be done with two hands? Weather warn by day to day storms Coarse in texture And broad Enough so to support life Plunged into the earth Or holding the tools to reap from it What can be done with two hands? Held out for food Held out for salvation Held out for the warm touch of lover's flesh Begging out of necessity Grasping out of fear And reaching to fulfill an ache What can be done with two hands? Holding a child Or alone at ones side Gripping a brush to paint stars and skies Pressing pens to crisp paper to spill out wonder Immersed in clay brining life from mud Or, so bound by the harsh work necessary for life What can be done with two hands? A history written Molded by hands, many hands A child raised Molded by hands, many hands Oh, what can be done with two hands? © 2010 EcnelisAuthor's Note
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8 Reviews Added on June 26, 2010 Last Updated on June 26, 2010 AuthorEcnelisOrlando, FLAboutEvery few steps I look at my feet to make sure they are going in a decent direction. My life is defined by my complete fascination with the world around me. When the Sun looks at the Earth, do y.. more..Writing
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