Mama's Hands

Mama's Hands

My Mama's hands will never grow old,
No matter the twisted, fickle years.
They've held the brightest gems of joy
And softly dried my childish tears.

My Mama's hands raise the glorious sun
And set the restless stars in the evening sky.
Filled with grace and sultry passion,
Their luminous beauty is quiet and shy.

They danced across the crinkled pages
Of my young and thoughtless life;
Taught me fearless love for children,
And how to be a strong and faithful wife.

With the magic of creative stroke,
With each caring touch and soft caress,
They sowed the seeds of grace and poise
Into each stitch she made in every dress.

The music of their movements
Will forever play across my mind.  
And, now that I am a woman
I'm not surprised to find...

All her words and thoughtful actions
Spun my life's web of lovely strands,
And her love was always measured
By the gentle touch of Mama's hands.
Copyright © Chula Fleming | Year Posted 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Zottola Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Chula, Thank you for sharing your poem. Mothers, especially ours, seem to have had a dramatic and positive impact on our lives. As it should be! Z.
Schlesinger-Fleming Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Thanks so much, Z. I appreciate your positive feedback. I look forward to reading your poetry as well. Kind regards
Bartley Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Where have you been hiding? You are a wonderful poet.
Schlesinger-Fleming Avatar
August 3, 2024 at 2:34 PM
LOL! thank you, Benjamin. It means a lot to me. I've been around...and around...came back to Poetry Soup. I did an Amazon ebook called "Spirit Songs", but didn't really know what I was doing. Would love to turn that into a real poetry book. You made my day with your lovely comment! thanks so much, and I can't wait to dive into your poems as well. Kind regards!
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