Hands of Life

Tiny fingers grasping at life

Thumbs taste so good to small ones
First steps taken with fingers holding tight

Aglow with delight as little hands play patty-cake

Holding Mommy's hand to cross the street
Trying hard to make those hands draw

Fingers clutching Mama's flower

Twirling high in Daddy's arms

Thumb wars with cousins are so fun

Fingers tingle from a caterpillar's hairy legs

Hands waving furiously at Grandma and Grandpa

Peeking between fingers to see the suprise
Clasping hands in prayer before bed

Hand to foot in a cart wheel

Hands grip the steering wheel
A finger taps your shoulder lightly
Walking on a moonlit road, hand in hand
Arms linked, Daddy walks you down the aisle
Beach walks, fingers draw hearts in the sand
Hands massage outstretched stomach
Recieve a punch from a fist inside

Arms gently cradling a tiny babe
A yawn accompanies arms stretching

Reaching down fingers caress his forehead

Smiling with glee as his thumb slides into place

Hand in hand, you watch the children play

Fingers intertwine years down the road

There is wonder in the hands of life

~Alaina Mathers

Charcoal drawing also done by Alaina Mathers.