A Man's Hand

A Man's Hand
                 Is character and strength
                      embedded in flesh.
                   Powerful fingers ignites
                        man's demeanor
                     and Oh how powerful 
                          they become
                           
                           A Man's Hand
                         scripted the bible  
                        fought for survival
                    building foundations for you
                       and let us not forget
                         they gave us light 
                     to brighten up our nights
                       
                           A Man's hand
                         is like Gentle Ben
                         big on the outside
                        loving on the inside 

                           A Man's Hand
                          is unrelenting!!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Atkins Avatar
March 3, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Love the structure and rhythm of your words. This is a powerful piece.
Dome Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Brilliant. I really enjoyed this. well done.
Boddie Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 9:31 PM
this man's hand is a part of God's Plan to try to Save us all by bleeding pens that will touch yall....;)
Scott Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 10:57 PM
Amen!!!
Devnath  Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 2:59 PM
Wonderful poem read from you. Really nice. 7 i feel. Loved always,my lovely friend, bl
Scott Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 5:31 PM
Thank you BL. I truly appreciate the feedback!!! God bless you my friend!!!
Severo Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 11:36 AM
very creative, I like this
Scott Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 1:51 PM
Thank you Aurore.
Manassian Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 1:29 PM
WOW! This is a lovely write, Yolanda. My hubby has lovely hands. Your poem fits well. Thanks for your visit to my POTD
Scott Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 4:18 PM
Thank you Eileen. Poetry Soup is such an inspiring site. My minds is just flowing right now. I am also learning more about how to use the site. Are there any open discussion groups??? You guys are the best always!!!
Bateman Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 3:44 PM
Hello Yolanda!! Another wonderfully structured Rhyme write here. This type of first verse repetition for each stanza is both an interesting and effective technique in articulating the message of your poem!! Very Well-Done!! A "7"!! And, by the way, a big welcome from me to you for joining Poetry Soup!! I noticed that you just got started this month. Please feel free to read any of my poems as you may choose to do so. And I'll be happy to read yours as well. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary
Scott Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 4:14 PM
Thank you Gary. Awesome compliment. Thank you for taking time to read my poems!!! God Bless you. I will definitely read more of your poetry.
Hunjeri Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 8:24 AM
Reminds me of the song "its a mans world" by james brown. Great write
Scott Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 9:12 AM
Thank you njeri. You're right too. It brought James Brown to my mind as well. A Legendary Man!!! Hmmm I feel another poem in the making. God bless you!!!
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