These Hands

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