Oh lord please give me
a little time on these legs
I need to get to the store
then climb those stairs
If I could have just
a little while on this back
I need to sit for a while
to give the feet a rest
I wouldn’t ask too much
another day with these eyes
to see her face once more
before I lose my sight
then maybe a moment
with these hands
I just wanted to touch
the hem of your dress
When I read the reference to hem of the dress, I conjured imagery of the Bible story of the ill woman who touches the hem of Jesus's garment in hopes of healing. But then I wondered if the poet was referring to a beloved woman's dress. Marla's comment & poet Robert's response clarified this. Fun! Really enjoyed this poem, Robert.
“Hem of your dress”- God’s
Very nicely done and touching. I wonder about switching from her to your in last line, however, you paint a picture that can be seen and felt.
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Robert C Gaulke
Mon 16th Jun 2025 03:12
Just juxtaposing feelings of my own decrepitude with warzone testimonies. A trick stolen from Burroughs.