Hands Entwined

a collaboration with my best friend and favorite poet Trace

    “A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world,”  Leo Buscaglia

                                       

 

 

He has never touched my hand

or heard a sigh slip from my lips

as I lay my head on his chest

warmed…

                                                                by a heartbeat familiar

 

He has never traced the curve of my face

or the pink of my lips

Yet, he has tasted my tears

             never dismissing them

          only brushing them away

‘til there is nothing left

                                                                              but to smile

 

No,

                                 he has never touched my hand

 

                                Still,

it fits perfectly in mine

                                      

 

She has never touched my hand

or felt my whisper in her ear

                                  as I held her close

                                                on a sultry summer evening

 

She has never felt the strength of my arms

or the beat of my heart

that knows no bounds or borders

Yet, knows those same feelings exist

                                                           if only a heartbeat away

 

No,

she has never touched my hand,

but my heart…           

yes,     

                                hearts have touched

 

                                Like the gentle feel of

our hands entwined

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

Is this about abortion in some way? I might just be projecting of course but I couldn't stop thinking about that as I read this. It's objectively well written as usual, you write very pretty. "heard a sigh slip from my lips.." that's fancy good wordsmithing.

[MsJewel]

No it's about friendship. Thanks so much for the review :) Julie

[Davidgeo]

I didn't mean to be crass... I see what you mean now though.

[MsJewel]

No worries

[Gee]

You make the perfect couple, beautifully written

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely review :) Julie

[Hi]

This is very sweet. The style was easy to follow. It's solid expression; not over flowery, or watered down. A nice middle ground here I think. The "He has never" from the beginning drew me in. Thanks.

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much for your visit and your kind words Matt :) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A wonderful collab... the great thing about love is it can only be felt in the heart.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Enchanted-Raven]

Beautiful read both....flows perfectly :) x

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

oh man! well done you two ..so very moving ..and so appropriate on this poet's cafe ... we do feel and see one another ... we do hold hands never touching and cheer one another as if in the bleachers .... reading ;) i love the form you two chose ..the statement and then the answering in the same flow .. love the little flowers art in between ... just a marvelous feel good experience for me!
E.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for your lovely words :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

its a keeper for sure Ms Jewel!

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle, kind and beautiful use of words and thoughts. I liked the want and need of the words. The words soft but held great meaning. Thank you Julie for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Julie.

[onceloved]

I love to see you two sharing poetry together again yes it has been way to long. It is a very beautiful poem it say so much about your friendship you two feel for one another hope to see more of them from you two. :) Larry

[MsJewel]

Thank you Larry :) Julie

[onceloved]

A very beautiful rekindle of something that has been missing for a wild what a beautiful friendship is :) :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you Trace for taking the time to write this with me. It has been far too long since we've collaborated. You are always an inspiration and a joy my dear friend. Hugs, Julie