Hands That Speak

Hands that speak

Of the soft motherly touch

Healing Wounds

Taking away pain

Hands that speak

Of love and life

Making sparks fly

Their grasp firm and intimate

Hands that speak

Of wrinkles and lines

Caressing grandchildren

Stitching sweaters

Hands that speak

Their motion slick and smooth

Fast and unwavering

Tapping on keyboards

Hands that speak

Of roughness and sweat

Working all day long

Breaking and molding stones

Hands that speak

Of unity and faith

Holding onto each other

Like fireworks high up in the sky

Making us ready to face the world together.