family (Remove filter)

Recent Comments

Profile image

theoldvineyard@gmail.com

athigton@gmail.com

Contact via WOL logo

The Gift

by Anthony Emmerson

The Gift 

                                                                                                                      

“You have his hands” they say.

Blunt, broad, and strong;

the rounded nails and heavy palms, his grip.

Some memory, stored within each line,

each fingertip, each scar, from half a life away.

Old-leather hard with work and age;

weather-carved and worn with every s...

Read and leave comments (4)

Sunday 15th March 2009 11:34 am

family   remembrance   tribute

Archive

This site uses only functional cookies that are essential to the operation of the site. We do not use cookies related to advertising or tracking. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message