Praying Hands

Charcoal polished fingernails poke the clouds,
Gun metal arms staunch and concrete,
flex under the sun.
Chiseled gray palms clasp tightly,
shelter gummed pavement .
Still,praying hands protect Charleston Harbor.
Structual magnificence.
Steel Beauty.
A small piece of Cooper River Bridge history.

http:/ravenalbridge.net
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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George   Avatar
August 30, 2009 at 6:06 AM
Hi Robin, I have been there. You have painted a very vivid picture with these words. Thank you for your kind comments on my poem 'The Candle. Elaine George (Lainie)
Strand Avatar
April 23, 2009 at 1:48 AM
Robin thanks for your thoughtful commen ts oday.Rgds Brian
Devonshire Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 9:50 AM
What a brilliant description of the bridge that protects your harbor. This poem has such vivid imagery that it is truly a masterpiece in "Structural magnificence." Awesome work, Robin! Love, Carolyn
Winter Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 6:25 AM
I could not get to your link (my computer) but I founds many pics of the bridge by flickr.com. Love the personification here. Awesome write. Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
April 21, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Sounds colourful Robin.Is there a link to see ?Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Richards Avatar
April 21, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Makes me want to see it in person. Great job in this wonderful description, great poem! ~ Carrie
Goff Avatar
April 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM
really felt every word! Robin! nice! Jim
Reynolds Avatar
April 21, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Hi there, Robin. :) This is so well done. it mirrors the subject very well, in tone as well as wording. it sounds like a wonderful statue. Thank for the compliment today. :) Love, Kristin
Moreno Avatar
April 21, 2009 at 1:06 PM
"Chiseled gray palms clasp tightly" nice line and great use of imagery...Raul
Atanacio Avatar
April 21, 2009 at 11:41 AM
this was well done I enjoyed this history :) Cheers
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