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A Carpenters Hands

Splinters in his hands
The thorns of his profession
Wait to be removed

A dream comes to life
Under his hands it takes shape
Satisfaction reigns

He creates beauty
Wood yields to his artistry 
A carpenter’s hands…

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/28/2015 11:45:00 AM No comment on it ??? Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/27/2015 2:11:00 PM I have been led to "A Carpenters Hands" how very profound! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 11/28/2015 11:24:00 AM Thanks for reading me, Richard. You're so kind. I read your latest.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 9/2/2013 3:53:00 AM His mission accomplished: He has followed the Lord's plan! Profound! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:12:00 PM Always so wonderful to get a visit from you, my sage! Thank you for reading and posting, Demetri.....Ola Kala? Elpizo aufto!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/2/2013 12:58:00 AM Soup mail Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:13:00 PM :)..... ANOTHER ONE? Just kidding....Well, the collaboration is over, Richard...It went well.... I'm pleased!

Donna Jones Date: 9/1/2013 9:35:00 PM Bold and humble.....very well done...MD Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:14:00 PM Thanks, my dear sweet MD. I love you!

Ilene Bauer Date: 9/1/2013 6:54:00 PM wonderful! i really like this one, eileen! Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:15:00 PM :) I'm touched! Thanks for stopping by, Ilene! Always a pleasure!

Richard D Seal Date: 9/1/2013 5:03:00 PM Definately your best EVER EVER EVER. Need I say more. Take care Richard. Faved Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/1/2013 11:03:00 PM Yes, Richard...I'm afraid you do need say more....but, I will be content...Thank you!

Charmaine Chircop Date: 9/1/2013 4:40:00 PM a carpenter is an artist indeed with an amazing talent.I love things made out of wood so much. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/3/2013 2:49:00 AM grrrrr.....my husband's and my taste...edit edit edit... Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:17:00 PM Oh....my husband and my taste in furniture differs SO SO much...He likes modern...I like old...I love antiques...and I LOVE things made of wood. Ah...so so beautiful. I'm still dreaming of a wooden four poster bed, and lacy curtains he promised me when we got married....I'm losing hope! Thanks for the visit, my sweet!

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 9/1/2013 4:25:00 PM What a sweet write for such a noble profession....well done! Hugs Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:18:00 PM The profession IS noble, my dear...Don't know if all the carpenters are! ;) Thanks for the visit, my dear!!!! Hugs!

Nette Onclaud Date: 9/1/2013 1:21:00 PM you cuddle this piece with such mastery, eileen.. how deep and heartfelt!..:) hugggs Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:18:00 PM WOW!!!! What an amazing post....I'm flying high! Thanks, my dear Nette! Hugs!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/1/2013 12:43:00 PM When Jesus designed you he was on a roll that day. You are his handiwork. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:20:00 PM Richard...I wish I could compile all your posts. You lift my soul...This must be the nicest one ever! Thanks ever so much for being the caring and affirmative man that you are. Bless you!

Ken Carroll Date: 9/1/2013 12:18:00 PM Hi Eileen, Nice write as I appreciated as my grandfather was a carpenter.. Ken Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 9/2/2013 12:21:00 PM :) I wish I could have wooden furniture everywhere in my house. I wish I could live in a wooden house and have a wooden chest of drawers. I LOVE everything made of wood! :) Thanks, Ken....your visit is sweet.