Your Hands
Your Hands
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From birth, your touch, a cradle warm and kind,
first steps I took, your hand a steady guide.
Through tearful falls, your comfort I would find,
a silent vow, "My love will ever bide."
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Your gentle hands brushed tangles from my hair,
fixed any bow askew, with tender care.
You soothed the wounds unseen, a burden shared,
and held the stars within your hopeful stare.
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Your guiding nudge, not force, yet with concern,
a whispered plea, "Stay safe, there's much to do."
With love's soft hand, you shaped me as I learn,
the person I became, a testament to you.
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The lines of time upon your hands are traced,
now, aged and worn, they need my soft embrace,
About this poem
This beautiful poem is a heartfelt tribute to the hands of a loving caregiver, most likely a parent or guardian. The poem traces the journey of the speaker's life, from the earliest moments when the caregiver's hands cradled and guided them, to the later stages when the roles have reversed and the speaker now seeks to comfort and embrace the aged, weathered hands of their loved one. Overall, the poem is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the enduring love and care embodied in the hands of a devoted caregiver, and the profound impact they have had on the speaker's life. more »
Written on May 23, 2024
Submitted by okello.p on May 22, 2024
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | ABAB CCXC DEDE XX |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
| Characters | 671 |
| Words | 142 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 5, 5, 5, 2 |
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