Her Hands
Those hands could turn a scrap of cloth to gold,
And coax a meal from nearly empty shelves,
They fixed the things that broke all by themselves,
And somehow kept the chaos well controlled.
And coax a meal from nearly empty shelves,
They fixed the things that broke all by themselves,
And somehow kept the chaos well controlled.
They stirred the pot, they scrubbed the stubborn stain,
They planted seeds and talked each seedling up,
They warmed the soup, they washed the favorite cup,
Then rubbed my back through every growing pain.
They pointed at the stars and named them all,
They hummed me back to sleep with some sweet song,
They kept me safe when shadows grew too long,
Then clapped the loudest from the bleachers tall.
I used to think those hands held secret powers.
They do. And lucky me, a few of them are ours.
Spanish version
Sus Manos
Esas manos podían transformar tela en oro,
Y preparar un plato con la despensa vacía,
Arreglaban lo roto con destreza y valentía,
Y mantenían el caos bajo un firme decoro.
Removían la olla, frotaban cada mancha,
Sembraban con palabras cada brote tierno,
Calentaban la sopa en el frío más interno,
Y frotaban mi espalda cuando el dolor se ensancha.
Señalaban las estrellas y a cada una nombraban,
Me cantaban de vuelta al sueño con dulzura,
Me guardaban del miedo y de la sombra oscura,
Y desde las gradas con más fuerza me aplaudían.
Siempre creí que esas manos guardaban poderes.
Los guardan. Y qué suerte, algunos son los míos.
Previous versions
2024-04-22. In Mom's Arms (Mother's Day)
In your arms, I feel so safe and warm,
You care for me no matter night or day,
You guide me like a light through every storm,
And catch me if I should lose my way.
You whisper words of comfort in my ear,
And worry til I'm tucked in bed at night.
You always say exactly what I needed to hear.
You feed me when I'm hungry, day and night.
Your love's a gentle hug that never ends.
Your always there to wipe away my tears.
In your arms, my heart forever mends.
With you, I conqueror all my childhood fears.
Oh Mama dear, you're everything to me,
I would hope you always feel like a VIP.
2024-02-22 My mother's embrace (Her Birthday)
In morning's light, a radiant sheen.
A mother's love, forever serene.
A Guiding star in life's vast scene.
This day, we celebrate the queen.
With laughter shared and stories gleaned.
A sonnet penned, love's sweet refrain.
Through seasons changing, life sustains.
In a hug, a haven is gleaned.
Through shadows cast by fleeting fears.
A beacon bright, dispelling tears.
In your love, the heart endears.
Eternal bond, through passing years.
2020-05-10 (Mother's Day)
The Right Stuff
How does she do such great feats?
Does her clock tick to multiple beats?
She taught me to sew and then some.
Not sure where all the energy comes from.
Greatest at organizing, so We'll be just fine.
I think her brain is twice the size of Einstein.
She braids her bread that rises to the sky.
She must get her answers from on high.
She is one of those that are Greatest of these.
Taught me, she did to say thanks and please.
Don't think I can ever give thanks enough.
But from God, she got all the right stuff.
My Mom-2019-02-22 (Her Birthday)
I shall tell you that I love you
Something I hardly ever do.
Words can't tell you enough just what
I want to say to you uncut.
You've never turned your back on me
Always there to help climb a tree
Not sure how much energy lost
But your love has infinite cost
I know an Angel in disguise
Your wings shows you are very wise
Giving & Forgiving never dies
I love you Mom, No Surprise.
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