Your hands

Inspired by conversations with Ana Sophia, among other things ...

Your hands,
are nothing like
the ones that
came before.

Your hard,
is not one
from the in,
but from the out.

You are a man,
born of earth
and dirt and
work and pain.

Maybe that is
what I need,
to teach me
to love again.

Author's Note

Reviews

[NeiL ArandA]

They are hard to find and hard to come by if we aren't looking in all the right places. I love this line

You are a man,
born of earth
and dirt and
work and pain.

It's something about people who have been exposed to hard life make's them treasure the most important. Well expressed KLGoode :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it

[barleygirl]

Being familiar with your journey, this has an especially poignant depth for me. I love the way you use "hands" to symbolize the way we often measure a man by what he does with (or how he uses) his hands. Stanza 2 is a brilliant life observation stated in an eye-popping way . . . one of your most stand-out word craftings that I've read lately. Here's hoping you & yours are cruising into a smooth 2019! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lyn Anderson]

I liked that one too. I am glad you came by this one. 3 years. Wow

[wordman]

a sweet tribute to your love
a hard working man

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your read and review.

[wordman]

you are welcome

[JC]

Very rugged and serene at the same time, enjoyed reading this. I didn't understand the 'your hard' part, did you mean you're hard?

[Lyn Anderson]

No, I meant your hard, as is the hardness projected on the outside is not the truth of the inside.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you btw, for reading and reviewing

[Vidya Bacchus]

Happy New Year Kit Kat.This is a very heartfelt pen.When you have had a painful experience and someone has hurt you.You appreciate so much more the one that loves you and treats you well.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I miss you. I will return when I can.

[Vidya Bacchus]

I miss you too cat .I'll be back when I can too :)

[Terpsichore]

Beautiful poem with beautiful and heartfelt sentiment.

'Your hard is not one from the in, but from the out.' So true that what lies beneath is what really matters.

T

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you and nice to see you

[Jessica Lynn Polley]

I love where you have drawn your inspiration here...I love the felling this gives me like I am not the only only one just looking for something real. Great Write!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time.

[Diana]

Simple and captivating. Shows a definite reverence for the hands of man...

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

[MomzillaNC]

What a lovely poem illustrating the treasure of a solid, hardworking, and dedicated man. Isn't that what we're all looking for? Great song you've included too!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate it. I have continued to write over the holidays, but have not been on the cafe' much.

[MomzillaNC]

I noticed you hadn't been around much. Glad you're back. "Voices of Hope" got nearly twice the reads of all my other blog posts combined.

[Pryde Foltz]

You are a man,
born of earth
and dirt and
work and pain

Sensual realism … like it.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much. I appreciate your stopping in.

[Coyote Poetry]

Very good use of words. You said a lot in so few sentences. We need people strong enough to make us stronger. I like the tone and the need in the outstanding poem my friend.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I always enjoy your poetry.