Hand on the thorns
and eyes on the rose.

Singing ravishingly
a happy song
is only half of
the story is told!

Inflated egos float up
to the summit with fates
cradled in each hand to
decide whether we peak
or plummet.

I clean toilets
with no gloves on
my two tone hands.

I wondered why
I was born.
She told me this:

"So I wouldn't be alone."

I clean floors and
change a commode.
**** fills my nose.

I offer time
in an exchange
for my wage.

"I'm a ***** and
      I was born for this
         companionship."

I wondered why
I was born.
She told me this:

"I really wanted a kid."

Free agent, here.
I'm a bang for your buck.
Want a bargain?
Then you're in luck.

I can change a bed.
(Please take me in.)
I can tend a heart.
(It's what I was taught.)

I swallow.
(Oh, oh.)
I swallow.
(Oh, oh.)

Never let a mistaken step,

  let you think that everything
is a fallen hope.

        For only one step
                shows us
that even one can faulter us.  


        The many hands

can pick us up.


But we are always stronger when


       a singular hand is holding us.


But when we have the hand prints

of others,
we will always lift up stronger.

The support which.....
Was missing....
Life felt like disbelief....
When everything was.....
Turning black.....
Someone stood up....
Gave relief.....
And a way......
With a future so bright....
After passing the......
Inspiring tunnel....
There was no need....
Of any light....
Someone gave....
The helping hand....
Felt like a warm hug....
In the midst of......
Utter coldness....
Which gave rise to....
Confidence and.....
Boldness.....
Loneliness and sorrow.....
Were overcame....
By....
Love and care....
So that....
Person can laugh....
Smile and cherish....
The moment....
Which was brief.....
As someone....
Gave the....
Relief.....

it's
odd
i suppose
but all i really want to do
when you're around
is hold your hand

so easy to fake the eye
a smile, a wave, a word
but we see not with eyes
nor hear with ears
we see with soul
liars denigrate the soul
into nonsense to silence it
that we believe only
the show put up for us to see