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Grandmother's Hand

I saw a picture just once a long time ago I don't know the artist's name or from where he came But the image I'll never forget, that much I know I hope its beauty to you I can explain A small child's hand reached up so round and small Bashfully grasping from seemingly no where at all Towards what appeared to be his grandmother's hand Weather worn and wrinkled hanging down Tattered clothing and swollen knuckles, calloused palms Yet still reaching Reaching to guide and help yet another young life Who still needed her strength Their fingertips touching, left me wondering Would she live long enough for him to grab hold? ©Donna Jones 2-25-2013

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/3/2013 12:12:00 AM

I can clearly see that the picture affected you deeply. There is just something so special about seeing one so young and one so old, grasping each other's hands. Wonderful work!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/3/2013 5:29:00 AM

Hi Timothy....yes I've always thought it was awesome...thanks for reading my poems....always appreciated and I love to see your smile.....

Chris Matthews

Date: 3/29/2013 2:43:00 AM

I Like the imagery in you poem, will read more.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/29/2013 7:03:00 AM

Thanks Chris ....have a great weekend..Donna

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/28/2013 9:24:00 PM

Congratulations, with your winning poem Donna , I'm also stopping by to say hi, and wish you an early Happy Easter, just in case I don't have time to stop by in the next few days. take care and have yourself a good one~ Always & Forever *LINDA"

Donna Jones
Date: 3/29/2013 7:05:00 AM

Thanks Linda ...I just feel like crying for you...I appreciate the thanks but all this just doesn't matter somehow thinking of you.

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 3/24/2013 7:24:00 PM

A thought provoking poem, well done, Donna, Congrats on the win!! Jag

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2013 9:32:00 PM

Thank you Jag sir....Donna

Joseph May

Date: 3/24/2013 1:20:00 PM

great write and win Donna...congrats

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2013 2:47:00 PM

Thanks Joseph :-)

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 3/24/2013 8:17:00 AM

Lovely poem about those held hands, Donna, I appreciate your memory. Congratulations on your win.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2013 2:48:00 PM

Thank you much Sheri...

Len Gasun

Date: 3/24/2013 1:25:00 AM

My hearty congratulations on your win in my contest my dear friend Donna! I extremely love and enjoyed your adorable picture in your amazing poem. Thank you so much for your full support. Have a blessed Palm Sunday/Weekend! love and hugs, Leonora

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2013 7:58:00 AM

Well look at you aren't you beautiful...this is the first time I have seen you . Thanks for the Congrats..although I never expected to see my name there at all..I just threw that together very quickly, but thanks....you too have a great Sunday ..Donna

Jim Pemberton

Date: 3/3/2013 4:04:00 PM

I remember grandma hand making blankets for our kids! Great memories to share! JP

Donna Jones
Date: 3/3/2013 4:45:00 PM

Glad you stopped by Jim....yeah grandmas are wonderful.I actually still make quilts..I have made about fifty for family and friends...an art passed down to me from my grandma....:-)

Jack Jordan

Date: 3/1/2013 1:35:00 PM

Isn't it odd how those tiny fragments become part of a way to understand the world? A touching piece. J

Donna Jones
Date: 3/1/2013 3:00:00 PM

Absolutely....thanks Jack....

Jancarl Campi

Date: 2/27/2013 7:23:00 AM

You painted a most beautiful picture here. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/27/2013 7:32:00 AM

Thank you so much...

Vesna Kovrlija

Date: 2/27/2013 3:30:00 AM

Wonderful, touching poem!

Donna Jones
Date: 2/27/2013 7:33:00 AM

I appreciate your kind words Vesna

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/26/2013 9:36:00 PM

A beautiful and heart felt poem.... Donna, you wrote about the picture, in the most sincerest manner... always~ Linda

Donna Jones
Date: 2/27/2013 7:37:00 AM

Always good to hear from you Linda..hope you are well...thanks for reading my poem. Glad you liked it

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/26/2013 7:53:00 PM

This is beautiful! Thanks so much for visiting and commenting on my poem.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2013 9:20:00 PM

Thank you Richard ...:-)

Joseph May

Date: 2/26/2013 6:51:00 PM

very nice write Donna...nice imagery

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2013 9:21:00 PM

Appreciate it Joseph

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/26/2013 5:25:00 PM

what an excellent description this is of a picture that really spoke to you . Very nicely done, Donna.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2013 9:21:00 PM

Much appreciated Andrea ...blessings

Vee Bdosa

Date: 2/26/2013 8:49:00 AM

What a nice thing to read about whom is one of the most important persons in our lives, Grandmother. Didn't she pray for us all, didn't she pray for our President and people in high power, and for the sick and lonely? Mi Grandma did I know she still watches over me this every day. It is Grandma's Prayer, whatever would we be had we never had it? I think the hands surely met. You did very good. Ronnie

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2013 12:22:00 PM

I agree..I believe my grandmother's prayers on my mother's side were very special indeed. Powerful even. And although with our creator now, I still feel her presence... you are kind to stop by.

Heather Ober

Date: 2/26/2013 7:28:00 AM

WOW. This is simply beautiful. The last line is perfect!

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2013 12:28:00 PM

Thanks heather...glad you enjoyed. Thank you so much for stopping by

The Situation

Date: 2/26/2013 3:31:00 AM

The picture was the artest poetry. And his skills he used as words.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2013 12:30:00 PM

I just wish I was capable of doing it justice...thanks for stopping to read my poem...:-)

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/25/2013 9:44:00 PM

A very descriptive write that is a pleasure to read.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2013 12:31:00 PM

Thanks so much Robert...

Skat A

Date: 2/25/2013 7:41:00 PM

your poem is heartfelt~ SKAT

Donna Jones
Date: 2/25/2013 8:59:00 PM

Thanks SKAT :-)

Jeremy Martin

Date: 2/25/2013 6:24:00 PM

This poem is full of rich texture and an aching tangible nature. Stirring, good work.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/25/2013 9:01:00 PM

Much appreciated kind words Jeremy...thanks

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/25/2013 4:23:00 PM

Great one for the contest..I hope that the grandmother lived long enough to see the rewards of nuturing the child and that the child used the nuturing by the grandmother to the best possible use..Reads like a winner to me..Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 2/25/2013 5:19:00 PM

It was a lovely picture...thank you for stopping and reading Sara, I appreciate it.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/25/2013 1:48:00 PM

- An old photos can tell ...... of time that was .... love ....life.... Donna, I love it- oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Donna Jones
Date: 2/25/2013 2:22:00 PM

Hank you Anne Lise

Russell Sivey

Date: 2/25/2013 1:04:00 PM

This is quite the ever loving write my friend, so very peaceful! I really enjoyed reading this tremendous poem this afternoon! What a lovely piece, Great Work!!

Donna Jones
Date: 2/25/2013 2:23:00 PM

Glad you liked it Russel :-)