Monday, January 12, 2015

7. Ode to My Hand (Creative Writing Portfolio)


An Ode to my Hand

 

An ode to my hand, the part of me I hate most

It’s scarred and bruised, a non healing mess

My hand, broken and torn, a nuisance to see

Something to try to hide away from the world

But then I realize, it’s just me

 

I knew from the beginning it wouldn’t be pretty

A jagged scar was a fate to be worn

I knew that pain would be something to hide

Do you really know the pain my hand feels inside

Is it sympathy or empathy your hand hands to me?

 

An ode to my hand, it fights a never ending battle

Its exhausted and worn, but it still keeps on fighting

Who knew something so simple as writing-

Could bring such a thing to spasm, I couldn’t fathom

It takes more effort to pick up a pencil, to hold a stencil

 

I never knew the wonders a simple hand could do

Until I couldn’t do a simple task in the end

From opening a door, to starting my car

I struggle to wave hello to my own friend

Every day, faced with challenges I could conquer before

 

An ode to my hand, the part of me I respect most

Its unique beauty, a non healing muse

My hand, broken and torn, makes me so confused

Something I really shouldn’t hide from the word

Because, I’ve realized, it’s just me

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