May they have the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the darkness of disillusionment. Still seeking the love, encouragement and support that each of you seeks from the other. Hands Ceremony 2 Every home should have one: this testament to what it’s really like on that front-line’– Write Out Loud– full review here It collects poems from across the health service, from doctors to cleaners’– The guardian– full review here 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

May these hands continue to build a relationship rich in caring and devotion in reaching for your perfection. 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. Accessible and engaging. While many of the poems in this anthology are intensely moving, there is plenty of humour’– BJGP (British Journal of General Practice) – full review here These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other all the days of his life.There 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 These are the hands that will hold you in joy, excitement and hope each time she tells you that you are to have another child; that together you have created new life.

These are the hands that look so large and clumsy, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time.

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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. This anthology offers a unique insight into the real experiences of the people at the heart of the NHS – from the student nurse at the start of his career to the heart surgeon on the eve of her retirement. We also hear the stories of those whose vital work is often unseen and unsung from domestic cleaning staff to sign language interpreters. The poems offer unflinchingly honest and intimate accounts from the people who care for us from the moment of birth to the end of life. In crystallising the most beautiful and painful moments of being human, they speak directly to all our experience. Above all these poems are about our shared humanity. They are about the compassion and care that lie at the heart of the NHS and in all our lives. They also serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of trying to offer compassionate care in a system that is underfunded and understaffed and the importance of showing the same compassion and support to the staff we depend on to hold the NHS together. Leading UK poets have donated poems to this anthology including Michael Rosen, Roger McGough, Lemn Sissay, Sabrina Mahfouz, Kate Clanchy, Sam Guglani, Charly Cox, Molly Case, Wendy Cope and the estates of UA Fanthorpe, Dannie Abse and Julia Darling. All proceeds from this book will go to NHS Charities Together which supports over 135 official NHS Charities raising money for NHS hospitals, ambulance services, community and mental health services across the UK.

May these hands be blessed that we see before us this day. May they always be held by one another. May they have the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment. May they remain tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. May these hands continue building a relationship founded in love, rich in caring, and devoted in reaching for perfection. May Christopher and Stephanie see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide. 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. 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. Christopher, please hold Stephanie†™s hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. I Carry Your Heart with Me” by E.E. Cummings: This poem is a beautiful expression of the deep love and connection between two individuals, and it is perfect for couples who want to share their love in a poetic and heartfelt way.May you BRIDE and you GROOM see your four hands together as healer, protector, shelter and guide. Hands Ceremony 4 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. A unique insight into the real experiences of the people at the heart of the NHS’– Atrium Poetry– Book of the Month

These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy. Personalize the Reading: Finally, consider personalizing the reading to make it more meaningful to you and your partner. You could add your own vows or a personal anecdote that relates to the reading. These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.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 of your best friend, loving, caring that are holding yours on your wedding day, as each of you pledges your love and commitment to one another all the days of your life. 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 each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go.