[Critique Group 2] Leonard's submission for Next Tuesday

[tuchyner5 at aol.com]

115 line poem

 

Gentle Hand

      by

Leonard Tuchyner

 

 

Do not depend on a gentle hand

to be powerless and submissive.

Gentleness is born out of courage,

nurtured by confidence in one’s self.

Only fear ignites the hasty smite.

Heaven blesses a tranquil heart.

 

When the sabered tiger lurks,

A soft hand can often soothe

the perilous savage beast

to peaceful, quiet slumber.

But the silken hand that strokes

may be that which breaks a back,

for lack of other options.

 

Receive kindness with grace and gratitude,

honoring the giving, gentle hand.
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