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HER HANDS - POTD


Her hands are what l remember most

Miss the most, crave the most

Hands that scrubbed floors for a living

Hardworking, honest hands

Hands that nurtured, gave comfort, wiped tears

Small hands fingers crooked with arthritis

Hands that held mine a lifetime

Hands l held when death decided

Hands l loved and knew so well

Her hands …..

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/20/2025 7:53:00 AM

Back with heartfelt congrats on POTD!

Deb M
Date: 2/12/2025 12:40:00 AM

Hehe thanks again Kim! Debx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/18/2025 7:11:00 AM

Congrats on POTD! Much deserving..simply and winderfully put!

Deb M
Date: 2/12/2025 12:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Kim! Debx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/18/2025 7:11:00 AM

phew…my mama’s hands…that was my dream after she died. I was sitting in the back of a car. It was dark, but her familiar soft hands reached out and touched mine, and I awoke, startled, comforted, grieving…God bless you and comfort you with such wonderful memories of your mom!

Deb M
Date: 2/12/2025 12:40:00 AM

Aww those loving hands nothing like them! Thanks Kim....Debx

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/18/2025 5:27:00 AM

Hands like no others, Deb: Beautiful tribute to your mum. Belated Congrats on POTD. You go girl. SuZ

Deb M
Date: 1/18/2025 5:31:00 AM

Thankyou so much SuZ….always a pleasure my friend! Debx

Jim Healey

Date: 1/17/2025 8:36:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Deb, and so poignant. Well done.

Deb M
Date: 1/18/2025 5:30:00 AM

Cheers Jim….Debx

Tom Valles

Date: 1/17/2025 12:42:00 PM

Great write! I wrote about hands too! Very nicely done.

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 1:06:00 PM

Thanks Tom ….appreciated….Debx

Jan Allison

Date: 1/17/2025 3:39:00 AM

Such a touching piece Deb, reminds me of mum although i wasn't with her when she passed away. belated congrats on POTD. Hugs Jan xx

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 9:41:00 AM

I know from your poetry Jan that you had a close bond and a lovely relationship with your mum also…..we are the lucky one….left with sweet memories! Thankyou my lovely friend! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 1/17/2025 1:33:00 AM

This is so touching sweet debx, im so sorry for your loss and i can imagine the grief you carry within and feel so strongly: so many emotions flowing throughout this. congratulations on receiving potd, sending you light always.

Deb M
Date: 1/17/2025 2:05:00 AM

Thankyou sweet Ink l appreciate your kind words. Its about my mum who died a long time ago but who still remains in my heart and l miss her so much. Debx

Valsa George

Date: 1/16/2025 7:49:00 PM

Very emotive and sensational. Those wrinkled hands were indeed pillars of support. No wonder, this heartfelt poem is given the POTD status. Congratulations, dear Deb.

Deb M
Date: 1/20/2025 11:17:00 AM

Thankyou Valsa! Debx

Constance La France

Date: 1/15/2025 11:22:00 PM

Deb, such an emotional poem, well done, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor~

Deb M
Date: 1/16/2025 6:44:00 AM

Thankyou kindly Constance! Debx

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/15/2025 9:49:00 PM

Well deserving POTD. Very heartfelt, and emotionally relatable.

Deb M
Date: 1/16/2025 5:37:00 AM

Thankyou Joe! Debx

Michael Tor

Date: 1/15/2025 6:56:00 PM

Congratulations Deb with this such a heartfelt Poem. I can see why it received such a high Honor of POTD. Congratulations, well done...

Deb M
Date: 1/16/2025 5:37:00 AM

Thankyou so much Michael! Debx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/15/2025 6:47:00 PM

' Hands that held mine a lifetime. ' You'll never forget her gentle touch. Along with those beautiful, tender memories. They remain in your heart for always. This is beautiful and emotional. Such a lovely tribute to your mother. Congratulations Deb, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Deb M
Date: 1/16/2025 3:38:00 AM

Always lovely to see you Brandy…thankyou so much! Debx

Ken Rone

Date: 1/15/2025 3:35:00 PM

Deb: You did it again! Wonderful piece and a stunning opening line. I love the memory it rekindled for me Best - Ken

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 3:54:00 PM

Wow thanks Ken for such a wonderful uplifting comment! So happy that it rekindled good memories for you “my work is done”!! Haha…..Debx

Paul Willason

Date: 1/15/2025 12:47:00 PM

A poem charged with feeling and love...a standout and one deserving of POTD. You have skilfully condensed a treasured life into a timeless image of human hands. Savored many times my friend....

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 2:28:00 PM

Oh my dear friend such a lovely comment which l value! Thankyou Paul for being so kind! Debx

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/15/2025 11:17:00 AM

Deb, so moving is your poem honoring your mother ! I must love it and the emotions packed within it. Congratualtions on your well deserved POTD honors xxoo

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 12:09:00 PM

Awww thankyou Mike….l know you get it my friend! Haven't seen you for a while….hope alls well! Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 1/15/2025 10:21:00 AM

What lovely memories of your mother, Deb. I'm so pleased to see your poetry recognized as poem of the day. Hugs, sweet friend.

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 10:55:00 AM

A big cuddle right back at ya my sweet friend….thankyou lovely Lin! Debx

Ann Peck

Date: 1/15/2025 9:45:00 AM

And congratulations for POTD! :)

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 10:54:00 AM

Thanks sweet Ann….appreciated! Debx

Ann Peck

Date: 1/15/2025 9:43:00 AM

Dear Deb M, Your poem is so beautiful and heartfelt. It brought tears. and i'm faving it. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure the much-loved woman you wrote about would have loved the poem.

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 10:54:00 AM

Hi Ann…..thanking you for understanding, enjoying and faving my poem….(a fave is special) it was my mum l wrote about….someone l truly admired and loved beyond words….she has gone a long time but l still miss her terribly. Debx

John Read

Date: 1/15/2025 9:38:00 AM

Congratulations Deb on your well deserved POTD God bless. xx

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 9:40:00 AM

Cheers John! Debx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/15/2025 6:59:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. "Her Hands" is a wonderful write/tribute. Love It. Fav for me... Have a blessed day writing away...................

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 7:32:00 AM

I appreciate a Fav very much Paula….it is special….so thankyou greatly! Debx

JCB Brul

Date: 1/15/2025 5:40:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Deb. This poem moved me in tears remembering my grandma.

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 7:30:00 AM

Very Special people our mums and grandmas….thankyou dear JCB! Debx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/15/2025 4:59:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD. A memory of a life now gone, it's sad.

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 7:07:00 AM

Thanks Hilda....Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/15/2025 4:39:00 AM

Dear Deb, What a wonderful devotional poem to a person who you so loved. I could really feel the depth of your heart and it brings me loving memories of my maternal grandmother, who worked her hands to the bone caring for her family. Congratulations on POTD for it is deserving of all the accolades. Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 7:22:00 AM

Daniel you always give such lovely comments this being one of them…l thankyou my friend! Debx