From Your Hands

From your hands, a new sun rises full pink,       
then swathes golden thread in a gauffering      
of sky. Round, blue-gray clouds breathe on the brink   
of endless light, this cradled offering.                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Your hands, strong, weathered works of ancient art, 
both palms cupped, a church holding its people,   
radiate, soulful beating of a heart 
within, life aglow, stained-glass to steeple.       

Your hands, beginning, chisel earthy curves,    
reds of Sedona to Alaskan blues. 
Brushed in dew, one fingertip swirls and swerves                
after storms, creating dawn’s promised hues.    

Birthed on a horizon of moon-edged ink, 
from your hands, a new sun rises full pink.    



Written 5/14/22 
for: Orphan Sonnet Contest
Sponsor: Emile Pinet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Leffanta Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 12:35 PM
Enjoyed, perhaps because I once overheard my daughter saying what she remembered most about her childhood was my hands . . . .Aloha!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 4:25 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed this one, Rico. Im sure your daughter thought of your hands as strong and loving which is a beautiful memory. Rhonda xx
Mcconnell Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 8:00 AM
Lovely penning Rhonda with nice rhyme and flow too. Keep writing again as you're a natural! Blessings, Gordon
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 11:05 AM
Thank you for all your visits today, Gordon. Enjoy your Sunday! Blessings to you, Rhonda xx
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