Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Ode to Fingers and Hands


You obeyed the brain


and reached or recoiled.


Involuntarily you scratched


an itch, gripped or rubbed


the pain. You signaled


left or right, up or down,


halt or proceed. Angry, you


flashed a middle finger.


Happy or pleased, you


soothed and caressed.


In writing, you gave


your worst or your


best. You loved to write


and draw, held the pen


and drew with pin-point


accuracy. So much in life


have you done for me.


You wiped the tears away,


stroked the soft and supple


skin. Clenched fingers and


fist, you afforded me a


handy and worthy defense.


Oh, graceful hands and


sensual fingers of mine,


from satin to silk, rugged


to rough, hot and cold, you


have extended to me the


glorious sense of feeling


and touch. And I applaud 


you for that.



                  -30-


Chris Hanch 2-13-2024 

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