Best Handshake Poems

The hooves that thundered on the roof,
An awful sound to hear;
And when the mighty steeds arrived,
My heart was gripped with fear.

The horses black as ebony,
A chariot in tow,
A fearsome rider held the reins;
I had no place to go.

The horseman’s face a scowling mask,
So clearly in...

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Victory runs around in the speed of whirl wind
optimism deputizing great confidence
self belief joins achievement’s prestigious caucus
getting the score, even before scoring the goal
are preparations to this perennial battle

An aptitude test, much needed for the next step
growth must take place, with this one more push
headache...

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Like to be back in the work force again

Contributing my talents to the fray

Never wanted retirement to come along

Sure wish I was still active today

Nothing's changed except for my age

It doesn't make me any less valuable

Mind didn't freeze, become useless or such

Making me any less...

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Is it a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
No, it is a sheep in wolf’s clothing.

Is it a green snake in the grass?
No it is a green grass in the snake.

So they navigate the treacherous waters of politics
As we wait for them to find the elusive handshake.

But...

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It's more than a handshake, 

 a firm grip up and down. 

 Not a simple act to be passed around. 

 More than a greeting, 

 agreement proclamation, 

 or declaration of peace, 

 though it may entail these three. 

 (I'll spare many...

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Used to be that a simple handshake would seal the deal,
And a feller's word was as sound as tempered steel!
Of his legal obligations a feller never needed remindin',
Since his handshake and his word was ever bindin'!

In olden days, corporations were built by the shake of...

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A beautiful day
	In every way
I will take time to enjoy this view

A welcome hello
	Warm friendly fellow
An unsolicited kudos timely and keen

A wondrous trip
	With a firm grip
I will take the time to see this mood through

Internally come alive
	No need to strive
I am grateful for the goodness...

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smile as we greet
firm handshake, test of power
nothing forgotten...

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I see beyond the handshake.
I see beyond the kiss.
I see beyond the heartache
the things which go amiss.

The things which creep into life
from where, we do not know.
Lies our life beneath the press
a place no one should go.

I watch fibs turn into lies
and lies into distrust.
I...

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A handshake's no longer in style
And fist bumps just lasted a while
But at a first meeting
There should be a greeting
Perhaps one that's more than a smile.

Yet some folks still offer a hand,
Though if they are taking a stand,
Their grasp should be strong
Like their palm does...

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We sit here quietly every day in our little space,
Taking phone calls and doing our job better than most.
We’re just like everyone else here stuck in the rat race
Working so hard at our job, while others seem to coast.

We haven’t noticed any new job postings...

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The smell of smoke on his clothes.
The crack in his voice. 
The joy in his laugh.
The softness of his touch.
The clamor of his music....

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darkness invites
bringing out the self that matters
(free of all the chicanery brought on by daylight)
inside the lit candle light
(painting only part of the face, allowing a subtle beauty
illustrated like standing neath’ the full moon)
flickering &
with a handshake of darkness
unlike a politician’s fakery
comes the shadows behind...

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sweaty palms,
lead to a brisk handshake.
averted eyes.
awkwardness.
the epitome of adolesence.
young boys and girls pretending to be grown up.
masquerading in ties and lipstick.
leaving numbers on napkins,
half-smiles,
and shared taxis.
it starts with a handshake.
quick
brisk
sweaty.
false.
like everything to come....

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My father said there's much to tell
In how people might shake your hand
As someone grasps to wish you well
Or maybe, they seem not so grand

Some reveal surprise in their eyes
Secrets withheld - then bonds do break
Peering deeper, you sense a guise
Little lies put relations at...

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