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These Hands
September 15, 2009
i never quite know
what to do
with my hands
perhaps i could sing
perhaps i could dance
anything to distract them
from how nervous i am
my mouth's at a loss
it rambles nonsense
if only my hands
could be
worthy expense
i could point at
bulletpoints in the air
or wave my arms
round, ready to
attack
if they
won't care
even liars and cheats
make their words secure
with gestures and
shouting
and then
they are heard
so if i
somehow make
these fingers matter
the words
might penetrate
finally
my silence will
shatter
© Michelle B., Blairsville, GA
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