The Surgeons Hands
reaching skyward the chiseled hands
cupped as a vessel
yet extended in exaltation
extended fingers— precision
tools
against the distress of body
against the anguish of passing
fingers that move the veins of life about
that spread open incisions— explore - extract
supplicate the God of mercy
for the generosity of more time
more life
a precious organ
the hand offers
dear God
make this body whole
again
Michael A. Wells
A most lovely tribute to the surgeon, Michael.
ReplyDeleteSkill and so much more ~ the surgeon's arsenal. Your poem is powerful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...and so full of power.
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