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Hand Made Things

Hand Made Things

Small things made my ready hands, giving of themselves and their time. 
Time; their very lives, a measured existence between birth, life and death. 
Forever; He is with you, He is with me, blessings on your house, and family. 

My Aunt taught me to knit and crochet. 
I can make a dishrag. (I am not bragging.)
I wish that I had paid more attention. I was young, she was strict. 
My hands, did not comply. 

At church, some weeks ago… I found the ladies. 
They knit and crochet, and can and make lovely things from nothing. 
God has given me a second chance. I am thankful. 

Knitted outfits on pretty dolls, 
showing the next generation what it was and is to be, 
a wife, a mom, a mother, a sister, an aunt, a grandma, and… 
above all a friend.
Daughters of the King, 
singing, dancing and laughing together, 
about their daily lives.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Desangre Avatar
November 4, 2019 at 4:49 PM
Love the Poem... love working hands... by the way.... there is always need of new dishrags! I'll brag for ya ~Niyna
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November 4, 2019 at 9:16 PM
You give me hope. Hugs. Ty.... Ann
Krutsinger Avatar
November 4, 2019 at 7:45 AM
"I can make a dishrag. (I am not bragging.)" - this is hilarious in many ways.
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November 4, 2019 at 8:19 AM
hehe... oh yes... you should see the things, they say... I can make... lol... hahahahaha... They are extremely kind and forgiving ladies.... Ann
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