Swiss Army Knife

Your hands:
Soothe
Knead
Play
Caress
Tickle
Punch
Grasp
Draw
Write
Mold
Scratch
Dab
Braid
Weave
Carry
Smooth
Massage
And embrace me.

Do not let the world diminish who you are: A wonder.

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Love Thwarted

Violence is a response to love thwarted
The dismissal of the value of your smile
The words laced in praise and comfort
Meant to soothe and indirectly ask
For those small affections that can turn a world:
Those strong smash their idols
Those weak, smash themselves