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Hands

September 21, 2008 Elaine-

I know that I don’t know

All that I think I know.

I know I won’t see all of

The places I wish to go.

I know I’m not ready

For all that the world demands,

You don’t have to always hold me,

Just let me see your hands.

I know

That there’s a lot

That I won’t understand,

That you don’t have all

Of the answers.

I haven’t forgotten

That I have to grow up

And someday live without

Your voice, your opinion–

Making my own decisions.

I know that I don’t know

All that I think I know.

I know that I may not see all

Of the places I want to someday go.

I know I’m not ready for everything

That I won’t always understand

You don’t have to always hold me

But sometimes. . .

Just let me touch your

Hand.

by Jherine N. Saine from Family Friend Poems

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28 comments on “Hands”

  1. bluechameleon says:
    September 21, 2008 at 4:53 AM
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    Very lovely with detail and texture. I like the lighting very much. Just so you know…I have added you to my VFXY favourites, and well, you know the rest 🙂

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  2. Kylie Greenan says:
    September 21, 2008 at 5:13 AM
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    Elaine, this is amazing girl! The light and subtleness in this image I think adds to the emotiveness here, such a powerful image, with that poem, brought a tear to my eye. To me, this is brilliant photography when you can convey a feeling, and emotion, a message to a viewer, and you you have done this so beautifully here, Bravo!

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  3. Leslie Broom says:
    September 21, 2008 at 6:55 AM
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    Beautiful shot, love the subdued color

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  4. paul says:
    September 21, 2008 at 6:55 AM
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    Beautiful picture Elaine, very poignant

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  5. petitlouis says:
    September 21, 2008 at 7:33 AM
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    Des mains qui parlent et racontent : silence, nous écoutons …

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  6. Michael Skorulski says:
    September 21, 2008 at 8:02 AM
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    An image that seems to struggle for human freedom. It has a moody subdued feel but nevertheless has a power all its own. Well done, Elaine.

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  7. Phototherapy says:
    September 21, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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    Open hands, to the light, a sunday! I like so much this symbol ! There is a nice oppositiont between the sens and the hard relief of the wool. Great work! SwissCharles

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  8. beanow says:
    September 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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    Fantastic image!I like the subject, detail and texture.I really love it!

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  9. Mirco says:
    September 21, 2008 at 11:06 AM
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    Lovley Picture

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  10. Ashish Sidapara says:
    September 21, 2008 at 11:39 AM
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    Beautiful image!

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  11. sherri says:
    September 21, 2008 at 12:14 PM
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    Exceptional image, Elaine. The textures, tones, and composition are amazing…such fitting words. Wonderful post:-)

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  12. zohre says:
    September 21, 2008 at 1:20 PM
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    Beautiful image and light.Love the subject. 🙂

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  13. Rian says:
    September 21, 2008 at 5:39 PM
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    oh man.. great shot! i could use this on my book cover! granting that i’ve written a book already.. lol.. but you know what i mean, right? 😀 great tones, textures & lighting.. what can i say? 😀

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  14. Ivar says:
    September 21, 2008 at 7:02 PM
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    What a nice image, nice tones and composition. When looking at the photo I get relaxed and safe feeling.

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  15. Mike says:
    September 21, 2008 at 9:11 PM
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    A very natural looking image, old age comes creeping quietly.

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  16. Olivier says:
    September 21, 2008 at 10:24 PM
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    I like the color treatment. A nice mood. Some body language may be…

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  17. Stunner says:
    September 21, 2008 at 10:45 PM
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    Beautiful and powerful shot! A well taken photograph!S

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  18. Ginnie says:
    September 21, 2008 at 11:05 PM
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    It’s been said already, but this is just exceptional, Elaine! Thanks for that memory in picture and in word.

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  19. grant says:
    September 21, 2008 at 11:08 PM
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    beautiful, touching image

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  20. Cristina says:
    September 22, 2008 at 1:07 AM
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    “A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist” – Louis Nizer. Great emotion from the artist’s hands!

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  21. John Maslowski says:
    September 22, 2008 at 1:30 AM
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    Very powerful picture Elaine, the tones really add to the mood in this shot. Great creative image.

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  22. One says:
    September 22, 2008 at 2:04 AM
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    A picture full of emotions and feelings. Magnificent!

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  23. Kristian says:
    September 22, 2008 at 9:07 AM
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    Intensely strong. Very good composition and tones.

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  24. Elaine @ Commotion says:
    September 23, 2008 at 3:56 AM
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    I always look at peoples hands. They can tell a story. My dad’s are strong. My mom’s are thin and she has arthritis now, but you can still feel the love. Great shot, as always!!

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  25. Diane - Daily Walks says:
    September 24, 2008 at 4:16 PM
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    Elaine, your images are EXTREMELY powerful.

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  26. Zing says:
    September 25, 2008 at 7:22 AM
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    Lovely light and texture, nice tones too!

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  27. Lynne's Somewhat Invente says:
    October 25, 2008 at 2:26 PM
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    Simple and effective.

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  28. Seraphine says:
    January 3, 2010 at 7:07 AM
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    i love photographs of hands. you can tell so much about a person from their hands. the eyes can sometimes lie, but never the hands..-= Seraphine´s last blog ..<a href="http://encoreseraphine.com/2010/01/01/on-being-bubbly/“ rel=”nofollow”>On Being Bubbly =-.

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