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These Small Hands

Words come to me in the night

And these small hands write

My Spirit is burning bright

Like a candle in the wind

Coming at me like a beautiful dream

Melting like sweet ice cream

Am I really what I seem?

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Taking shape my pencil flies

My heart leaps into my skies

Into the blue, a world brand new

Day after day deeper I grew

Listening for something I already knew

Am I really what I seem?

***

Looking down at these small hands

Wondering and writing

Creativity so inviting

Words fly right by me

Reaching for every literary firefly I see

Am I really what I seem?

Looking down at these small hands, I know who I am and that’s good enough for me!

Eleanor Lorene Lowe
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26 responses to “These Small Hands”

  1. NiyathyDios Avatar
    NiyathyDios

    the flow of words.. too gentle.. I cannot handle.. they melt too gently

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      Aaawww, my dear, you are too kind! Thank you for letting me know how this made you feel. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your comment. Thank you, my friend.

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      1. NiyathyDios Avatar
        NiyathyDios

        Truly talented you are my dear Eleanor. I feel so blessed! Can I contact you personally please?

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      2. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        I am so honored. Thank you and yes, definitely. My email is on my About Me Page.

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      3. NiyathyDios Avatar
        NiyathyDios

        Thank you so much, my friend.

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      4. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        My pleasure!

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  2. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Like a candle in the wind. You and Norma Jean melt like sweet ice cream under the flicker of candle’s light.

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      A gorgeous picture you paint, my friend! Ah, it’s so damn good to be BACK!

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      1. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        Did you ever get a chance to read my answers to your questions?

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      2. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        I’m new to this. It’s the first time I got “super techincal” I say lol 😉 using pingbacks/links and stuff. I’m incredibly embarrassed to admit this but I can’t find it. HELP!

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      3. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        The post is at https://wp.me/p1yQyy-75L

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      4. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        Thank you. You won’t believe this. I finished a very detailed response then hit post and it asked me to login and then it disappeared. UGH, seriously?! OMG. I am thoroughly frustrated but after reading your answers equally, if not more, intrigued!!!!!!!!!!

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      5. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        That’s very disappointing. I was really looking forward to your reaction. Oh well.

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      6. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        Oh, I’m on it.

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  4. the hot goddess Avatar
    the hot goddess

    Beautiful, Eleanor 💜

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      Thank you, Natalie! XOXO, Eleanor

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  5. Jeff Flesch Avatar
    Jeff Flesch

    Wonderful poem, Eleanor. The self reflection an awareness are lovely. 🌺

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  6. poetthatlikesvellum Avatar
    poetthatlikesvellum

    It might seem corny, but I started thinking about identity, and a Latin quote from The Matrix, first movie in the trilogy, the latin quote above the entryway to the oracle’s kitchen. Then, I started thinking about mental health: one of my diagnoses was borderline, and often individuals diagnosed as such have complications putting the fragments of who they are into a wholly imagined self-portrait of themselves, like looking at fragmented mirrors. Two images stick out to me: the small hands, and the candle in the wind, which suggests a small window of time, to me. There is an airy quality that makes me think of winter, a breathiness, and find myself seeking objects to grab hold of. Thank you, for sharing your words, and a little welcome of me to you at your blog. Looking forward to your future posts.

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      Wow, where do I start? What an amazing and thoughtful comment. I am so grateful. Thank you for your kind words. They mean so much. The fact that you picked up on all that speaks volumes. I mean, you nailed it! 😉 I’m glad you and I connected and I greatly anticipate hearing what you have to say in the future. You are delightful!

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    DiosRaw

    ♥️♥️

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    filipamoreiradacruz

    Beautiful! 💜💜💜

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    thereluctantpoet

    Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.

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  10. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    only you can say this
    tomorrow or today
    she is a girl and a woman
    mtm
    hat in air
    loving herself almost everywhere

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  11. Jane Aguiar Avatar
    Jane Aguiar

    Wonderful poem, Eleanor!

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    annettekinglock7558

    Reblogged this on The Drama-Free Club.

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