Healing Hands

A long, lost dream lay dormant for many years 
Beneath a constant sea of delays and indecision
Stuck in a routine so unappealing to my spirit
Hours spent in self indulgence became the norm of each day
It did promote team spirit however, did nothing for my famished soul
At break of dawn, the alarm clock would sound, 
Anger stirred deep in my soul; hindering my commune with God  
Then along came Holy Matrimony, or so I thought it was 
Graciously, light revealed the cobwebs that draped my life
It was then, at that crossroad where clarity and strength revived  
My inspiration, one consolation, an angel sent from above 
In defining ways, she would teach me what it means to truly love
With no expectations, no remuneration, observing in awe and pure joy
It was no accident that I found my lost dream in yesterday’s ruins 
These gentle hands are blessed to heal, love and give care
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Horne Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 10:44 AM
Enjoying this one again, dearest Audrey - yes, your gentle hands do such good in this world! Have a great weekend, my friend xxx
Horne Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 11:29 AM
awesome write here, my friend. I'm so glad you have your dream job and I'm still praying for you to go to Hawaii
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 9:54 PM
this is very interesting, Audrey, Very heartfelt. Congratulations. LUv, Andrea
Fraser Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Audrey, many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James :)
Roberts Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 8:39 PM
lovely, congrats on your win
Neels Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 8:37 AM
Audrey congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest, love Wilma
Mehta Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 8:05 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contest, Audrey
Freeman Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Within the hands true character is revealed, Audrey. Congratulation on your success in the contest. Agape, Moses
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September 10, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Congratulations, Audrey, on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest. Love, iolanda
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest Audrey. Love Carol
Gorelick Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Awesome...congrats. BG
Johnson Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Great work Audrey. congratulations. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 3:26 PM
Congrats Audrey my BBF on your winning poem in the Work contest.. an awesome and amazing piece .. enjoy your win this happy weekend with luv.. my friend..
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September 10, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Audrey, thank goodness for people who are called to nursing careers. It sounds like it took you a while to reach this decision, but I can tell from your poetry that you are a caring and loving person. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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September 6, 2010 at 6:36 PM
enjoyed reading today!
Devonshire Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Even when marriages take bad turns, having children (your angels) makes it seem like there was meaning in this experience. Beautifully written, touching poem that reveals the love in your precious heart. Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 1:23 PM
Simply tremendous and beautiful my BBF .. good luck in the contest... your title is so apropos..luv.. enjoyed from your BBF always and forever..
Smalling Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Many beautiful images, like flowers thrown up into the rainbow, they weave a sweet biography. Reminds me of another Audrey called Lorde ... well done.
Strand Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 12:51 AM
Especially liked the penultimate phrase Audrey.'lost dreams in yesterday's ruins' an inner monoku in itself.Rgds Brian
Horsman Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 12:42 AM
wonderful journey, wonderful poem. enjoyed this. Harry
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Audrey, It sounds like your journey of the soul's search is now over and you are being blessed as with this angel's love. What a beautiful poem with a most wonderful ending. Soup mail.
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