Hands That Hold

Joe Strickland 1986 (Hobbysville, SC)



They hold your dreams,
Your fears and doubts,
Your hopes and wishes;
They hold your life,
Your pain and joy;
They hold onto memories,
Both good and bad;
They hold on tight,
To keep you steady;
They reach out,
To embrace your loved ones,
And offer support
When you need a hand;
Hands that hold
Are the ones
That truly matter,
The ones that help
You weather life's storms;
So, hold on tight
To those you love,
And cherish those
Who hold your hands.    
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Submitted by JoeStrickland on May 15, 2023

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Joe Strickland

I'm just a regular, blue collar, working stiff who took an interest in writing poetry many years ago but until recently I haven't had a desire to share any with anyone or pursue publication. I'm an unpublished fork lift operator by night, and a day drinker by choice. I can be followed on Twitter @JoeStricklandSC more…

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