Hands

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
Trying to express what we say
Sometimes words are just not enough
We surely need some other way

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
Couldn't show our utter disgust
About this and that about ying and yang
About which politician not to trust

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
Frustration would rear its head
Valium would surely be the drug of choice
So we use the bad finger instead

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
No words are clearer than this
Talk to the hand 'cause the face ain't listening
A sign you surely can't miss

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
Need to just take a very deep breath
There's nothing that's really that important
Sometimes lose it myself, must confess

© Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 9:15 PM
You really have thought about everything to write. I have no idea if I will ever catch up with all your poetry, but hey I am trying! Hoping you are doing well. Seems like you are keeping those hands busy, cooking up some good poetry. always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 6:46 AM
The fact that you haven't forgotten be blows my noggin!!!! LOL
Eastman Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 8:11 PM
So that's why I talk so much... My hands keep moving... LOL... Actually that's probably right. After all my poems get longer and more windy the more my fingers move on the computer key board... LOL
Ellison Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 4:50 AM
Your poems may be long and windy but they're unique and interesting to read with your own very recognizable style. Keep 'em coming, girl... I will get to your latest today. (con't)
Ellison Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 4:50 AM
My 45 year old son was taken to emergency yesterday with all the symptoms of a heart attack. Turns out, they discovered he's diabetic and due for a total lifestyle change. Everyday has a new adventure eh! Love and best wishes to you and your Dad... Jack
Roberts Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 1:22 AM
Like the song"you need hands", guess what we do in all of our walks of life. Nudge nudge. Haha still got that haiku in my mind . Well done Jack I loved this poem ......Seren
Ellison Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 5:40 AM
You are sweet my dear Seren! Have a super duper Thursday, love Jack xox
Onclaud Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM
your imagination soars with this charming read, jack... you made me really wonder; superb images here!... i like!..:) huggs
Ellison Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Sweet words my dear Nette! Hugs and much love, Jack xox
West Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Hi Jack, Have been trying to find the "hand" key on this dumb keyboard. Great write Jack, Rollo
Ellison Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Thanks for dropping by, my friend! Cheers, Jack
Lamoureux Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 8:40 AM
I have to hand it to you, you handled this write just right. Did you use your right or left hand???
Ellison Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Both... I'm ambidextrified!!! Think I just created a new word! LOL
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