See These Hands
written by: Joyce Butler
@joycebwriter
You want to see my hands?
See what I’ve designed and turned them into?
Something you know nothing
about,
A struggle.
Digging through the dry earth
and mud
for some sign of a life
lived better than mine.
A day spent battling,
punching
and almost succumbing.
Joyce Butler
I'm 41 years old. Mother of 2 from Waterford, Ireland. I work full-time as a Clerical Officer. I love to write poetry, micropoetry and short stories when I have time.
I was shortlisted for the Atlantis Short Story Prize 2015 and I've written the first draft of a book.
I was shortlisted for the Atlantis Short Story Prize 2015 and I've written the first draft of a book.
Latest posts by Joyce Butler (see all)
- An Gorta Mór – The Great Hunger - July 24, 2018
- Heathcliff - February 7, 2018
- Net Stockings - January 20, 2018
