Gnarled Fingers
The working hands of an old country woman28 total reviews
Comment from lancellot
I like this. The tale of what those gnarled but strong hand have seen, endured, aided, and nurtured. They belong to people whose name will never grace a history book, but who stood behind so many others, lifting, cleaning and making 'living' possible.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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I like this. The tale of what those gnarled but strong hand have seen, endured, aided, and nurtured. They belong to people whose name will never grace a history book, but who stood behind so many others, lifting, cleaning and making 'living' possible.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Amen, they will never make a history book, but great things in history would not have happened without them. Thank you for reading and rating my poem.
Comment from Regina Elliott
This is such a wondrous
and eloquent poem that
touches my heart. A tribute
to the life of a person with
work worn hands. I ran out
of 6 stars a few days ago, as
this poem deserves 6. Many
blessings to you. ~
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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This is such a wondrous
and eloquent poem that
touches my heart. A tribute
to the life of a person with
work worn hands. I ran out
of 6 stars a few days ago, as
this poem deserves 6. Many
blessings to you. ~
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Thank you for your words of support and for rating my poem. Blessings to you and yours.
Comment from leather
I am out of six-star ratings, but this deserves one. It makes one think of all the events, emergencies, and tasks those gnarled fingers may have performed. Thank you for posting.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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I am out of six-star ratings, but this deserves one. It makes one think of all the events, emergencies, and tasks those gnarled fingers may have performed. Thank you for posting.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2022
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Thanks for your ongoing support.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
By describing the activities of fingers, you have painted a detailed picture of a simple, hard-working woman reaching the end of her life. A delight to read. Kate xx
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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By describing the activities of fingers, you have painted a detailed picture of a simple, hard-working woman reaching the end of her life. A delight to read. Kate xx
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2022
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Thank you for reading and rating my poem.
Comment from simonbagh
Hands indicate how dolefully has tolerated its owner they talk about the pains of the life that he/she has put behind, and no need to make use of language that may be sometime to distort the true story,
Deep and meaningful, I appreciate it very much,
Weldone.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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Hands indicate how dolefully has tolerated its owner they talk about the pains of the life that he/she has put behind, and no need to make use of language that may be sometime to distort the true story,
Deep and meaningful, I appreciate it very much,
Weldone.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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Thank you, so much handsome man, in photo for reading my poem and rating it.
Comment from tfawcus
I love that last line - so true! Hands seem to have a language of their own. Your description of the uses this old woman puts them to creates a vivid picture of her character. Very nicely done!
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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I love that last line - so true! Hands seem to have a language of their own. Your description of the uses this old woman puts them to creates a vivid picture of her character. Very nicely done!
Comment Written 22-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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Thank you for reading and rating my poem.
Comment from Theodore McDowell
I love the descriptive details in this poem, such as "wash dishes chipped with age."
I also like the ending lines: "Gnarled
fingers
mirror a tranquil grace."
I agree with you. There is a timeless beauty that goes with aging working hands. Well done.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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I love the descriptive details in this poem, such as "wash dishes chipped with age."
I also like the ending lines: "Gnarled
fingers
mirror a tranquil grace."
I agree with you. There is a timeless beauty that goes with aging working hands. Well done.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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Thank you for reading and rating my poem. There is a beauty in aging we appreciate as we age.
Comment from kahpot
Your words paint a wonderful picture of hard-working yet very respected hands and their journey through life as they continue doing what needs to be done, very well written and presented****kahpot
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Your words paint a wonderful picture of hard-working yet very respected hands and their journey through life as they continue doing what needs to be done, very well written and presented****kahpot
Comment Written 19-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thank you for reading and rating my poem.
Comment from Susan Newell
Sandra,
I like your poem very much. The sense of resolve, perseverance and contentment come out through the few words you have so wisely chosen. The snapping beans, dirty coveralls and long-chipped dishes tell an entire story. Well done.
Sue
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Sandra,
I like your poem very much. The sense of resolve, perseverance and contentment come out through the few words you have so wisely chosen. The snapping beans, dirty coveralls and long-chipped dishes tell an entire story. Well done.
Sue
Comment Written 19-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thank you for reading my poem and for the outstanding rating.
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You are very welcome.
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Thanks!
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
This is beautiful. I must admit to a few gnarls in my fingers, along with wrinkled hands! This is a beautiful tribute to the work the work that's been done. I especially like the last line.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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This is beautiful. I must admit to a few gnarls in my fingers, along with wrinkled hands! This is a beautiful tribute to the work the work that's been done. I especially like the last line.
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Thank you for reading my poem and rating it. My hands too look older. I guess it's time for us to mirror our tranquil grace. Thanks!
