Ode to my hands

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My hands have been blessed with creativity. They have embroidered, knitted, done needlepoint, smocked and quilted. My hands have drawn and painted, cut and pasted many craft projects.

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My hands took care of my children when my children were babies and held their hands, as they grew older and taught them to read.

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They have held the hands of my grandchildren and folded many clothes and fixed broken toys.

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My hands have provided me the pleasure of playing bingo with my friends. My hands have petted many pets that I have loved.

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My hands have enjoyed the sensual feel of fabrics and have sewn clothes for me and for my children and served them with hot cups of milk when thirsty.

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My hands tickled the backs of my husband and my children. My hands held their heads when they were sick and throwing up.

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My hands have arranged flowers and pulled weeds and planted bulbs.

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My hands have kneaded dough, baked cookies and cooked for my family, friends and guests, serving them with good food and drinks.

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My hands are no longer smooth but they have served me well and deserve respect and appreciation. They have been the instruments of my soul.