Helpless Hands

Hands that touched the soil as one would touch a child Hands that caressed the fields with a gratifying smile Hands that worked the hardest from morn until sunset, hands that joined in prayer Wishing a greener harvest Hands that fed millions sowed, reaped…gathered Hands that tilled the earth that now stands barren Hands that shielded the eyes as the relentless sun scorched Hands that sought out water hoping against all hope Helpless hands stare in despair, open palms can do no more, lines of fate are clearly drawn on the parched earth below. contest name:With these hands Visual #5