Able Hands

Rough, calloused hands kiss cheeks

Where crooked fingers burn with old intensity.

Warm knuckles turn white as they hold tight

With a warmer smile yet and eyes so bright.

Rough, calloused hands reach young minds

Crushing and forming us to together coincide.

Short nails beat out the sounds of I love You

As they dig into your flesh as if they're above you.

Rough, calloused hands

Make madmen.

Rough, calloused hands,

Tough, able hands.

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

I believe this is a comparison between generations, and opposite sides of an abusive relationship between a child and his or her mother or father. Rough, calloused hands indicate that work was done to cause their hands to adapt to the labor, but for different reasons. The adult's hands are calloused because of the harm done, and the child's because of the ever-increasing need to survive. Breathtaking, you're truly an inspired poet.

[Riley Bray]

You're right with that assumption! Thank you much for the praise Tai, it is truly appreciated.