You Need Hands

We take our hands for granted,
We use them all the time
Although my hands are wrinkled,
They suit me fine
Hardworking hands
That has become strong
Babies chubby fingers
That grows elegant and long
Girls with piano fingers
That softly touch the keys,
That makes melodious music
That puts the listeners at ease
Gentle hands that soothe
When someone is feeling blue
Pain can be relieved
And pacify you
Shaking of hands
To say, "You have done well."
It's a kind gesture
That can make your heart swell.
The happy sound of clapping
When your favourite team has won
All the back-slapping
After an afternoon of fun.
We take our hands for granted
We use them all the time
Even though my hands are old and wrinkled
I am grateful they are mine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Wolf Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 6:33 PM
A great 'treatise!' of worthy reflections penned here, Shirley. I've got to 'hand it to you...'
Hawkins Avatar
April 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM
I'll shake on that, Gershon
M  Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 7:46 AM
Oh Shirley such a lovely poem that rhymes beautifully. So many of your poems touch my heart! Debx
Hawkins Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 5:40 PM
Thank you, Deb XX
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April 19, 2023 at 8:16 AM
Wonderful Shirley, what would we without hands, no one could make music in a musical band, or write poetry with pen and ink, the thought makes a heart sink. We have to be grateful for our hands and give thought to and admire those who by accident or birth have lost a hand or even two, yet they bravely get by, that’s wonderful too… Belle
Hawkins Avatar
April 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM
Thank you, Belle Hands are so expressive, Take care, Shirley
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