The Hands That Rock Our World...

A picture taken by accident is my inspiration.  This is my oldest sister's hand, while working in the garden.  First a child, then a teacher and now retired.  She is our teacher, our matriarch and our treasure.  Marcy's hands hold the camera.

It is these hands that preserve our food,

and shell the peas.

These hands spoil my grandchildren,

encourage them to explore,

and make them smile.

These hands hold a dragonfly

until its wings dry from the rain.

They nurture us,

and every creature here...

Marcy's hands.