Both Hands
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The care that is due
Bears the repeating
For heartbreak new
Love defeating
Will hollow out the man
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The hope remains true
Hands of a sweet thing
See the heart through
Love ne’er fleeting
Lift it and help it stand
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If you can see to
Its care and feeding
Promised to you
No more needing
Much love returned is planned
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I give it to you
Bloody and beating
This love so blue
Still retreating
Please hold it with both hands
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
Take gentle care with it
I try and I try…
Oh love is such a precious balance. It must be appreciated and cared for in such a tender way. This is a poem that states the truth and yet it’s words are truths often neglected. This piece reminds me of the days of my youth when a boy broke mine. I don’t know if men are the same but I will never forget my first love. Sometimes hearts are too tender for this world. Sending you so much love Brad. I hope someone hasn’t broken your heart or they will have to put up their dukes. Hugs Brad. Love ❤️ Jonikins
Thanks Jonikins! But those dukes away, I was just lamenting the heartbreaks of days gone by. THanks for all the love! 💖
Ok, well I might be little but I can pack a bunch when it is someone I care about. Hehe I have never been in a fight, so I am happy to hear it. Great poetry Brad. You are welcome for the love, you bless my life Brad. Love and hugs Jonikins 🤗💕❤️🦋😘
How could anyone not carefully handle the love you give? How could anyone not return it tenfold? Beautiful as always! ❤❤
Probably because I am easier to read than to live with….😁
I can’t argue because I have no clue, but I find that hard to believe.
Very nicely worded and filled with clear images. The heart is a fragile thing and at the same time a most inexorable one. All the best my friend,
F.
Thanks for all your support brother!
Always my brother!
Beautiful gentle hands , they write , they embrace, they soothe 🤗
Thank you Yasmin!
yes, great care must be taken with something so fragile…
Thank you Jim!