The Hand
The value of hard work51 total reviews
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written poem you have penned about the hand. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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This is a very well written poem you have penned about the hand. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Thank you for your kind comments, and thoughtful review. You've described a number of things, with my poem, and I appreciate it, very much.
Have a nice day, Teri,
Jesse
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Jesse James,
This is an eloquent poem about something many of us take for granted. I like: ..."construction created with loving devotion..." your poem made me think of petting a dog, holding a baby, caressing a face.
Thank you for making me thing.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes and blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Jesse James,
This is an eloquent poem about something many of us take for granted. I like: ..."construction created with loving devotion..." your poem made me think of petting a dog, holding a baby, caressing a face.
Thank you for making me thing.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes and blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Thank you, Cindy, for your insightful and supportive comments. Yes, some of us do take it for granted. When we sit at a table, somebody built that table. We need to recognize how dependent we are on hard and physical labor. Thank you for this wonderful review.
Have a good upcoming weekend,
Jesse
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You?re welcome, Jesse James. Have a nice weekend.
Cindy
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You, too, Cindy!
Comment from Boogienights
I've worked all my life at jobs that required physical labor and I loved it. I admire people who give thier all in any job, but those who can use thier hands to build I especially envy. Thanks for sharing. :)
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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I've worked all my life at jobs that required physical labor and I loved it. I admire people who give thier all in any job, but those who can use thier hands to build I especially envy. Thanks for sharing. :)
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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I would be proud, to do physical labor too, if I were you! My wife was a construction worker in her day, and I was proud to be with her!
Thank you for this awesome review, and excellent rating, too!
Have a great day,
Jesse
Comment from Sharon Davis
A clear perspective on the value of physical labor and hard work. The poem conveys a clear message that resonates well. Thanks for sharing. The image that accompanies the poem is well-suited to the piece,
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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A clear perspective on the value of physical labor and hard work. The poem conveys a clear message that resonates well. Thanks for sharing. The image that accompanies the poem is well-suited to the piece,
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Thank you, Sharon, for your valuable comments on my perspective and message of my piece. I am glad you liked my picture of the carpenter at work! I think it suits the image well.
Thank you for the excellent rating and review.
Have a pleasant day,
Jesse
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
The Hand
by Jesse James Doty
Hello, Jesse,
All jobs are Honorable. Your beautifully written poem expresses that sentiment and idea. Your poem flows well. The structure makes sense. It draws on emotions. it presents strong images.
Gypsy hugs
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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The Hand
by Jesse James Doty
Hello, Jesse,
All jobs are Honorable. Your beautifully written poem expresses that sentiment and idea. Your poem flows well. The structure makes sense. It draws on emotions. it presents strong images.
Gypsy hugs
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Hello Gypsy,
You summed up this offering very nicely and I want to thank you for your kind comments and for singling out, several parts of this piece, to make remarks about. I appreciate it immensely. And oh, for those Gypsy hugs I love so much, thank you.
Take care and have a nice evening,
Jesse
Comment from Mike Stevens
Another fine poem, Jesse; and that's the weird thing about maturing; you look back on some of things you thought and did as a younger man and cringe with embarrassment, or at least that's been my experience
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Another fine poem, Jesse; and that's the weird thing about maturing; you look back on some of things you thought and did as a younger man and cringe with embarrassment, or at least that's been my experience
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Haha, that's been my experience as well, Mike. We are embarrassed as we grew up to see, how we felt as children, about things, including how we viewed our parents, and their advice.
Thank you for your kind words and excellent rating.
Have a great night,
Jesse
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Yes, God's hands moved and created everything we know and will ever know. l enjoyed your thoughtful poem. Your words read well with a smooth flow and great imagery. Everyone is an individual and manual labor isn't for everyone. However, those that do choose it shouldn't be belittled. It takes the work they do to make things run smoothly.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Yes, God's hands moved and created everything we know and will ever know. l enjoyed your thoughtful poem. Your words read well with a smooth flow and great imagery. Everyone is an individual and manual labor isn't for everyone. However, those that do choose it shouldn't be belittled. It takes the work they do to make things run smoothly.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Thank you for sharing, Jan. Your commentary states your case well. I am glad you enjoyed this, and agree that manual labor, isn't for everyone. But I also agree that those who do, give back to us tenfold by making things we use every day. Thank you for letting me share.
Have a nice evening,
Jesse
Comment from Mrs. KT
Kudos, Jesse, for an exceptional free verse poem told with keen perception. I have no six stars to send your way, but know that I am sending them to you virtually!
My own parents never enjoyed experiencing a college education. They both worked with their hands: my father owned a sheet metal and roofing corporation, and my mother was a master floral designer. Both grew up on farms. And they passed on to my sisters and me the value of working with our hearts and our hands as well... The did, indeed, "transform" many aspects of their/our lives by working with their hands.
Fresh images wonderfully expressed!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Kudos, Jesse, for an exceptional free verse poem told with keen perception. I have no six stars to send your way, but know that I am sending them to you virtually!
My own parents never enjoyed experiencing a college education. They both worked with their hands: my father owned a sheet metal and roofing corporation, and my mother was a master floral designer. Both grew up on farms. And they passed on to my sisters and me the value of working with our hearts and our hands as well... The did, indeed, "transform" many aspects of their/our lives by working with their hands.
Fresh images wonderfully expressed!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Hello Diane! Thanks for the virtual six and the history of your parent's upbringing and educational background. I wish my parents had valued hard work more. They both met, working in the library, of UCLA, and fell in love, and stayed together, till my father passed away some years ago. I am proud of that too. I just wish they could've seen, both sides of the issue of, white-collar, versus blue-collar, work. That would've made me very happy as an adult.
You must be very proud of your parents, and so, you should be.
Thank you for this marvelous review, my friend!
Have a good upcoming weekend!
Jesse
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I forgot to add that despite their lack of a college educations, they were two of the most learned individuals I have ever known = consummate readers. And they passed their love of books and learning on to me... :)
Happy Weekend to you as well, Jesse!
diane
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Both my parent loved books. I remember reading 1984 and The Martian Chronicles, as well as On Walden Pond by Thoreau. Most kids my age were reading comic books.
I still love reading books rather than television. I read non-fiction mostly.
Have a happy rest of your life!
Jesse
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I am so pleased to read this poem. I am sick of people who believe that education is the be all and end all. Like you, I know that manual skills are extremely difficult to assimilate and should be greatly valued.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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I am so pleased to read this poem. I am sick of people who believe that education is the be all and end all. Like you, I know that manual skills are extremely difficult to assimilate and should be greatly valued.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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You are preaching to the choir, Katherine. I agree with you to the utmost of my background as a husband of a female construction worker! She could do it all!
Thank you for this supportive review and excellent rating.
Have a great evening!
Jesse
Comment from 4theloveoftrees
Oh yes, sometimes getting little respect the hard-working men and women doing the physical labor are most necessary in this world! Great offering with a wonderful message that some forget.
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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Oh yes, sometimes getting little respect the hard-working men and women doing the physical labor are most necessary in this world! Great offering with a wonderful message that some forget.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Yes, they do. Some writers are guilty of thinking that using the pen and their minds are the only valuable commodity, but they couldn't be more wrong about that!
It feels good to enlighten them as to the value of hard work.
Have a beautiful day,
Jesse