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Give me your hand so I may
hold it tightly within mine
and walk with you.
Give me your gentle heart that I may care for it
when days fall apart, fail us
or allow us to succumb to
the remotest corner of our minds.
Give me your love so I might take it
to a place you may never have thought to visit.
And then to weave it tightly in a silken cloth
that cannot easily come undone.
Place your trust in me to bring colour to your cheeks and  joy to your days. Give me your dreams that I may place them in a small trinket box for safe-keeping, so you may return once more and share them with me. Give me your wisdom so I may learn from you. Allow me a small place in your heart even though I am unable to yearn for more…
Give me your hand so I may walk with you…
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Oh my. My eyes are filling with tears as I type, this has moved me so very much……
Dear Sian. It is strange how a certain poem will affect us or appeal to us in some way – sometimes just a phrase will find that place. “Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another “What! you, too? Thought i was the only one”
This is why we try to put simple words to form feelings on paper – is it not? To appeal to just one person with your words is enough x
Oh my Susie…..I so felt every word! Love it!
Thank you Judy – hugs xxx
your words are very tender auntie !! i love it very much
Thank you Dalia – I am delighted you love this poem x
Susie, the doctor gave us the news today, perhaps 2 months. Dan is sad because he always could wring more time out of this deadly cancer. To be told it is over is shocking. The girls, 29 and 25 are bereft as am I. I have told none of my friends or family yet but I am asking you if you have any thoughts to share about this leavetaking. I think it odd but comforting that I am reaching out across the miles to you. Somehow you are a sister in spirit. Yours, Susan
In Reply From Susan P.
Dear Susan,
Your email to me was balm to a very weary and troubled soul. I know it could not have been easy to relive and write those words. I also know that you have reached out to many these past years (most probably your entire life) and your goodness and wisdom has calmed and soothed many a heavy heart. Your description of the last days mirror what I have had in mind. Dan does not want to go to hospice and tells me he will die in his own bed. He is at the hospital, as I write, getting blood and platelets. He still refuses to stop all treatment since he has a 60th birthday in a few weeks and wants a party. God love such courageous people. His other arm broke yesterday so now he has two arms that are almost useless. He doesn’t complain and seems to grow more beautiful in his suffering. I remember thinking that of your dear husband. I was fascinated by his face and the story it told of love and strength.
I will keep you posted but I do not want to add any burdens on you. I think you are marvelous! I am grateful that you reached out across the miles and I humbly thank you for your honesty and compassion. Yours, Susan
Dear Susan,
You would never be a burden dear lady. I just wish with all my heart that you did not have to go through this dreadful time but such is life for all of us at sometime. My positive thoughts and all prayers will continue for you and for Dan, throughout the coming days for all strength and courage. As my little poem says ” Give me your hand that I may walk with you”
Many hugs across the miles x
Another beautiful collection of words put together to make such a gentle,peaceful poem. I love the bit about giving your dreams to put in a trinket box. I can picture a small,ornate Victorian box full of wonderful dreams and sentiment. Another triumph dearest Susie xxxx
Thank you so much Karen, I am so happy when my words appeal – I often speak of a ‘box of secrets’ which contain memories precious to me- this poem works for all loves – if only we could keep our dreams of special days and take them out and re-live them all over again – nice thought that xoxox
dear Susie
thank you for these words of silence and beauty. They are spreading beauty like scent candles.
I have been touched by the image you used too! Who is it from? is it possible to see other things from him (Viktor?). many thanks for all
Joseph
Thank you Joseph. I am glad you found some peace to “Give Me Your Hand” The image I have used before but I cannot remember where I got it from – it is not one of mine. Thank you for your comment.