These Are The Hands: Poems from the Heart of the NHS

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These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy. Lots of couples love the idea of a hand-fasting, but aren't sure how to do it, or what to say during it - particularly if they're planning a DIY ceremony. Today's ceremony reading, Blessing of the Hands by Rev. Daniel L. Harris, is a perfect piece to be read over or after a hand-fasting, or as an alternative to one. It's also a lovely option for couples who don't want to recite traditional vows. Blessing of the Hands by Rev. Daniel L. Harris These are the hands that are smooth and young and carefree now, but will be lined and rougher, working to make you comfortable. It brings into sharp relief the diversity of challenges in healthcare. The range of conditions from cancer to childhood illnesses across the spectrum to mental health and end of life. So many issues are brought to consciousness via these poems. And lastly, these are the hands that, even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving the you same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

Write these handprint poems on some handprint artwork or inside a card to make a special gift for someone special. These are the hands that will caress your body through the years, to make the passion of love come alive in you. And your will shall decide your destiny. I offer you my hand, my heart and a share of all my possessions. I ask you to pass through life at my side -- to be my second self, and best earthly companion." - Mr. Rochester, "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë Practice the Reading: Once you have chosen a reading, practice reading it out loud to get a feel for how it sounds. Adjust the tone and pace as necessary, and make sure it is a comfortable length for the ceremony. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.Several GPs have contributed to the anthology. I enjoyed the humour of Neil Alexander Douglas’s When I came to visit you in which the patient’s stuffed dog is still and welcoming, unlike the ‘muscled thud’ dripping saliva ‘like wet elastic’ that greets him on other visits. Both David Blane’s What more could we have done? and Wendy-Jane Walton’s Home Visit succinctly capture the different feelings that can accompany the death of a patient. In the first, the rhyme scheme and repetition emphasise the guilt the doctor experiences, whereas Walton’s poem deftly reminds us that patients have the right to die at home and we should respect their wishes.

These are the hands that will enter the Sacrament of Matrimony. These four hands will be your armor and shield against the evils and temptations of the world.These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow and tears of joy.

This is the writing wing of the NHS. This is where the open heart surgery is. What a beautiful operation. Read on’– Lemn Sissay A Lovely Love Story” by Edward Monkton: This whimsical and charming tale of two dinosaurs falling in love is a fun and lighthearted choice for couples who want to add some humor and personality to their ceremony. Is anyone planning on using this as a ceremony reading? I hope you'll find this feature useful, please do share your thoughts, I'd love to hear from you. Other Ceremony Readings to Consider Fearless, reverent and incredibly touching, this beautiful anthology illuminates and supports the vital work of the ones who care for us, from the moment of birth to the end of life’– WaterstonesThese are the hands that will hold your face and wipe tears from your eyes - in wonder and awe that you would cry for her. Hands are one of the most expressive parts of the body, and they can say a lot about a person. These poems capture some of the many different ways hands can be used and interpreted. Whether you’re looking for a new way to describe your own hands or just want to appreciate the beauty of them, these poems are sure to touch your heart. What is your favorite poem about hands? THESE are the hands that will love you and cherish you throughout the years for a lifetime of happiness.

These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief weigh on your mind. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. Hands Ceremony 3 A Hands Ceremony explains the importance of the hands of the bride and groom while the bride and groom are simply facing each other while holding hands. Hands Ceremony 1There is something special about hands. They are one of the most used and versatile parts of our body, yet we often take them for granted. Hands can show so much emotion, from tenderly cradling a loved one to clenched in fists of rage. In this post, we’ll explore poems that celebrate hands in all their glory. Whether giving a hand to help somebody up or reaching out to touch someone’s heart, hands are an important part of who we are. So join us as we look at some beautiful poems about hands! 1. This Living Hand by John Keats And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. On this day, the day of our wedding, I promise you this: I promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hands." - Burke's vows, "Grey's Anatomy"