These Hands

These hands gave so much love. These hands have gone above.
These hands saw ninety-four years.  These hands dried many tears.
These hands held babies close. These hands gave many a dose.
These hands were full of scars. These hands witnessed many wars.
These hands will not again be held. These hands we'll hold beyond the veil.
These hands are my mother's so dear.  These hands...

Edith Margurite Dunn 1929-2023

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