hands of sand

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the grains of sand
fall far too easy from between
my calloused fingers, my palms
move frantically to contain
the escaping pieces,
but it is no use
all I can do is sit,
 hands empty and dirty
defeated, screaming
trying to convince you
that my hands are still full

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