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'can I Hold Your Hand'

Can I hold your hand? Just until your smile returns? Promise not to hold too tight In case you feel smothered A hint of the tears you shed Still visible – a testimony of your pain Your wall went up again I can feel it; you pushing at it Pushing every one away I will not feel wounded I will not force you to talk I know you need your space Can I hold your hand? Until your smile returns ©155527062013

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Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs

Date: 10/6/2013 9:48:00 AM

I appreciate your poems inspiration, bless you.

John Posey

Date: 7/25/2013 6:21:00 AM

So elegantly beautiful.... It brought to mind one I wrote some time ago... You might like "Brush Away The Tear" posted in my portfolio. I really enjoyed the entry. I felt so peaceful and content after reading it.... Jake

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 7/8/2013 2:31:00 PM

Wilma, this is so touching and beautiful. Your friends and loved ones are very lucky to have you in their lives. hugs

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 7/1/2013 5:49:00 AM

Excellent. Very touching write. Lovely. Enjoyed. Tfs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2013 1:50:00 AM

this is a very tender piece. You are such a sincere person, Wilma.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 6/27/2013 5:27:00 PM

Wilma, a gentle easy poem putting heartfelt emotion into words. Perfection :)

April Gabriella

Date: 6/27/2013 3:25:00 PM

This is sweet. Great poem!

Poet Tacito

Date: 6/27/2013 2:07:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful. The innocence behind these lines are hypnotic.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/27/2013 12:12:00 PM

i go mellow over this fantastic piece, wilms... you shine!... beautiful!..:) huggs

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/27/2013 9:33:00 AM

This is such a tenderhearted write my friend! I really loved reading this enlightening and caring poem this morning! What a phenomenal piece, such a grandiose poem, Great work!!

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 6/27/2013 8:46:00 AM

As soon as I read the title, I was like, "yes, you can hold my hand"...After reading it I was definitely wanting you to hold my hand.. :) It seems as though you are actually speaking to me..I love how "real" this is...absolutely an awesome write!! Hugs

Pace Ink-U-Script
Date: 6/27/2013 8:46:00 AM

a FAV

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/27/2013 8:25:00 AM

such a sweet and lovely write, just as we all need a hug every now and than this poem is heart warming and caring, enjoyed ~always, Linda