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

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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. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. Write these handprint poems on some handprint artwork or inside a card to make a special gift for someone special.

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 1 These are the hands that will countless times wipe tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold your face and wipe tears from your eyes - in wonder and awe that you would cry for her.

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These are the hands that through the years will caress your body in the passion of love, to enhance your intimacy. And, according to Vallance, it wasn’t only Johnson. He writes: “Rishi thinks just let people die and that’s OK.” I didn’t vote Tory but once they got in, I confess I did possess a smidgeon of gullibility to think these people wouldn’t actually throw us under a bus. Wrong again, Rosen. But there’s more. Vallance jotted down that Johnson said: “Most people who die have reached their time anyway.” These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach until he too, feels his child stir within you. The very heart of who we are and what we are here for. An exciting and wonderful book’ – Michael Rosen

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 of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and as in today, tears of joy. These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children, the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. 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.” These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. These are the hands that will lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into eyes that are filled with overwhelming love for you. THESE are the hands that will give you support knowing that together as a team everything you wish for can be realized.These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. 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’– Waterstones

The first poetry anthology to give a voice to NHS staff at a critically important time for the NHS and its future’– The Psychologist…– full review here THESE are the hands that will work along side yours as you build your future together, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of planning a wedding, but the ceremony itself is one of the most meaningful parts of the day. Choosing the perfect ceremony reading can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect reading for your big day.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 These are the hands that will reach out, first to each other, then united, will spread your love and your sacrament to all they touch. Alternatively, they are all available as printable versions for children to add their handprint to and decorate. These are the hands that are smooth and young and carefree now, but will be lined and rougher, working to make you comfortable.