he pounds nails

a poem about the softness of a working man's heart

he pounds nails

and pours concrete all day

then comes home

to touch me with calloused hands

and the softness of his smile

Author's Note

Publication Credit: Ribbons 2011

Reviews

[Anthony Hall]

The softness of his smile says it all, it comes straight from his caring heart. Exquisite pen..Tony**

[Rita L. Sev]

Reminds me of my father... hard working, loving, kindhearted - you have said so much in this short piece!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the two sides of man....especially the kind of man thought of as rough, blue collar, non=sensitive....what a surprise when he gets home.

nicely done.

[Aubrai]

A tough guy with a soft heart. It reminds me of my father. Thanks so very much for this.

[Lydia Shutter]

I like the contrast of tactile feelings here....calloused vs. a soft smile. Everyone is multi faceted....you have expressed that so well. Again, easy to see why this was a published poem. Lydi**