Appreciating the Unappreciated
Slowing my mind to analyze each finger as an individual
My fingers are individual in nature. I see them as unique tools each having a body of character necessary to meet my every whim.
Left pinky is permanently bent from football and rugby but can perform tricks like bending on its own unattached from the others. It falls asleep often and to much my surprise enjoys it!
My left ring finger is also sleepy and has a nail that can grow out over night. The only finger with a ring, its heavy and comfortable most times.
My left middle is long and bony. The nail has vertical etches that make it unique and a white cloud that never grows away.
Left pointer with its necessary manicured nail and strong supportive girth is my favorite, it is my work horse. It carries extra skin around the knuckle that bends awkardly.
The left thumb is nail bitten and ugly. Peeling skin just below the nail and large knuckle that is cracked often hint at my job.
My other hand is strong and exhausted from nail biting and use. Not flowery, ring bearing mirrors of the left but empty shells of crooked scars and dreary work days. The right hand and fingers are not appreciated.
Copyright © Nathan Reger | Year Posted 2017
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