On My Hands

Lines
quavering on palms 

bisecting
crisscrossing 
running paraĺlel 

A map to help 
you find your way 
to a life 
imprinted in grooves 
hidden in folds 

Faint
Spidery
Deep

Trace their story
with your eyes
Feel your face
sketched 
on my hands


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