Paula Swanson Poet Rhyme

My Hand Is Me

Here within my hand,
you will find all that is me.
Held open so you know,
I hide no treachery.
My fist is not in anger,
but closed against greed.
My handshake is my word.
My hand plants many seeds.


For Brian Strand's contest
Placement: 2nd

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Carol Sunshine Brown June 29, 2011 at 4:57 AM A belated congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Paula. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2011 at 7:54 PM wow, I really like this. It says so much about just the hand, Paula. Congrats on your fine poem's win in the contest.

Ralph Taylor June 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM Congrats on your win, Paula. Excellent piece. Nice going. xxxRalph

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM Congrats Paula on your exciting win in the contest for Brian... another amazing adventure luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta June 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Paula

Nette Onclaud June 8, 2011 at 1:50 PM how lovely, paula.. special congrats to you for the shining award! :) huggs

Liz Walsh June 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM A really lovely thought-provoking piece, Paula - Liz