20 Jan 2013

Handfast

His right hand outstretched,
rigid, palm up, unbending,
offering its strength.

Her left hand, pliant,
curves to accommodate it;
vulnerable trust.

Partnership begins;
how long such a link will last
is never certain.


Written for The Mag, with thanks to Tess and the unknown photographer.
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24 comments:

  1. Gail20 January 2013 at 15:30

    No very true.

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  2. anthonynorth20 January 2013 at 16:54

    Very true words. But we must grasp it.

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  3. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 17:19

    The only thing certain is that it won't last forever, leaving many fearing to make the connection.

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  4. Kathe W.20 January 2013 at 18:37

    trust can be tenuous ....but I'd rather trust than hold back.

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  5. izzy20 January 2013 at 18:49

    Hands are so very important...thanks

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  6. Berowne20 January 2013 at 18:51

    Witty and wise...

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  7. Other Mary20 January 2013 at 21:40

    That's very true...for any number of reasons.

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  8. 21 Wits21 January 2013 at 00:58

    But for as long as it lasts- the better for both!!!

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  9. Charleen21 January 2013 at 01:32

    Its all in the hands!

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  10. Antonietta May21 January 2013 at 03:09

    wow, very nice

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  11. Doctor FTSE21 January 2013 at 07:24

    3 thoughtful haiku. Nice.

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  12. Sueann21 January 2013 at 10:48

    So true my friend...so true
    Well said
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  13. Sienna21 January 2013 at 15:54

    I choose to believe the bond will be forever....nice capture

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  14. Keith's Ramblings21 January 2013 at 17:24

    A lovely poem - really had me gripped!

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  15. Little Nell21 January 2013 at 19:16

    But uncertainty doesn't stop us trying. Nicely crafted.

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  16. Lyn21 January 2013 at 19:54

    Skillfully done..the never ending story of trust!

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  17. Susan Anderson21 January 2013 at 20:37

    I think we were moving a little bit in the same direction this week.
    Really enjoyed this!

    =)

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  18. Helen22 January 2013 at 00:56

    So much symbolism in how we grasp each other's hands ... this is lovely.

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  19. Dave King22 January 2013 at 11:19

    Interesting, I had them the other way around. Whoever is right, this is a little gem of a poem, strong and sparkling.

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  20. Ginny Brannan22 January 2013 at 12:34

    Hmmm, this leaves a lot of food for thought. I think unless both share equal parts strength and vulnerability, then partnership is tenuous at best. Nice writing.

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  21. Michael22 January 2013 at 14:28

    simple but so deeply understood by everyone that it sings of insight and poetic brilliance. bravo

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  22. Helena22 January 2013 at 22:22

    Sadly, it's true, those links often never last. I remember Hugh Erskine from primary 3. Took my hand one day and kicked me in the crotch the next! Link over.......

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  23. Margaret24 January 2013 at 18:05

    But it is a wonderful start :)

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  24. Unknown1 February 2013 at 14:11

    A perfect verse to the photo, Jinksy. Lovely.

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