Hands

Hands say so much more
than a face ever could
mine, rough and worn
like a guitarist's should
but calloused from determination
and years gone by

Yours, long and thin
with cracks here and there
musk on your skin
the sweet smell in the air
love, perfume, and cigarette smoke

Hers, tan and warm
patience and creativity flourishes
onto the paper; with your touch, there is no harm
the canvas is well nourished
by the passion of your
painting hands

His, a little defect
but never a word out of place
loss and love affect
how you see his face
when, with his calm pen,
he creates his masterpieces

Hands say so much more
than a face ever could

Author's Note

this was inspired by something I read that Angelina Jolie said... she said that her favorite body parts are her hands because of all the good she's done with them.

Reviews

[Wildecat]

Excellent write, and you're right hands can say so much. 'Would also like to say thanks for the kind review of (What Dreams Are Made of) as always your comments and friendship are always welcome.

[JRB]

this was a great write thank you,
Jan/uisiom

[Samuel Dickens]

Hands are expressive, there is no doubt and they say much about a person. I like the artistic analogies you use--guitarist's hands, painter's hands and writer's hands. (I do all those things)