Deb M Poet Free verse

-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 January 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM Back with heartfelt congrats on POTD! Deb M February 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM Hehe thanks again Kim! Debx

Kim Rodrigues January 18, 2025 at 7:11 AM Congrats on POTD! Much deserving..simply and winderfully put! Deb M February 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM Thanks so much Kim! Debx

Kim Rodrigues January 18, 2025 at 7:11 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 February 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM Aww those loving hands nothing like them! Thanks Kim....Debx

Suzanne Delaney January 18, 2025 at 5:27 AM Hands like no others, Deb: Beautiful tribute to your mum. Belated Congrats on POTD. You go girl. SuZ Deb M January 18, 2025 at 5:31 AM Thankyou so much SuZ….always a pleasure my friend! Debx

Jim Healey January 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM Beautiful poem, Deb, and so poignant. Well done. Deb M January 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM Cheers Jim….Debx

Tom Valles January 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM Great write! I wrote about hands too! Very nicely done. Deb M January 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM Thanks Tom ….appreciated….Debx

Jan Allison January 17, 2025 at 3:39 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 January 17, 2025 at 9:41 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 January 17, 2025 at 1:33 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 January 17, 2025 at 2:05 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 January 16, 2025 at 7:49 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 January 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM Thankyou Valsa! Debx

Constance La France January 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM Deb, such an emotional poem, well done, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor~ Deb M January 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM Thankyou kindly Constance! Debx

Joseph P. DiMino January 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM Well deserving POTD. Very heartfelt, and emotionally relatable. Deb M January 16, 2025 at 5:37 AM Thankyou Joe! Debx

Michael Tor January 15, 2025 at 6:56 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 January 16, 2025 at 5:37 AM Thankyou so much Michael! Debx

Brandy Nicole January 15, 2025 at 6:47 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 January 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM Always lovely to see you Brandy…thankyou so much! Debx

Ken Rone January 15, 2025 at 3:35 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 January 15, 2025 at 3:54 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 January 15, 2025 at 12:47 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 January 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM Oh my dear friend such a lovely comment which l value! Thankyou Paul for being so kind! Debx

Mike Gentile January 15, 2025 at 11:17 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 January 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM Awww thankyou Mike….l know you get it my friend! Haven't seen you for a while….hope alls well! Debx

Lin Lane January 15, 2025 at 10:21 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 January 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM A big cuddle right back at ya my sweet friend….thankyou lovely Lin! Debx

Ann Peck January 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM And congratulations for POTD! :) Deb M January 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM Thanks sweet Ann….appreciated! Debx

Ann Peck January 15, 2025 at 9:43 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 January 15, 2025 at 10:54 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 January 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM Congratulations Deb on your well deserved POTD God bless. xx Deb M January 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM Cheers John! Debx

Paula Goldsmith January 15, 2025 at 6:59 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 January 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM I appreciate a Fav very much Paula….it is special….so thankyou greatly! Debx

JC Brul January 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM Congratulations on POTD, Deb. This poem moved me in tears remembering my grandma. Deb M January 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM Very Special people our mums and grandmas….thankyou dear JCB! Debx

Hilda Greenhough January 15, 2025 at 4:59 AM Congratulations on POTD. A memory of a life now gone, it's sad. Deb M January 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM Thanks Hilda....Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 15, 2025 at 4:39 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 January 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM Daniel you always give such lovely comments this being one of them…l thankyou my friend! Debx

Tania Kitchin January 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM Deb, a heartfelt poem, congratulations on POTD. Deb M January 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM Thankyou so much Tania…..appreciated! Debx

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