These hands belonged
to the Mother of 6 children
These hands changed
hundreds (seemed like thousands)
of diapers
These hands fed, dressed
and disciplined
These hands crafted
knitting, crocheting and painting
These hands cooked
thousands (seemed like millions)
of meals
These hands clapped
and cheered her
children and grandchildren
These hands wiped
bottoms and tears
away
These hands provided
first aid and rubbed
the backs of sick children
These hands prayed
and taught others to pray
These hands held
the hands of those she loved
These hands started
life as baby hands
These hands ended
life as a Mom
and a wife
and a Grandma
These hands move no more
These hands lie still
in the grave
These hands hold others
no more
These hands and the woman
they belonged to
are held
in my heart
