Sunday
Sep202020
I Remember When
Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 08:38AM Carmella J. Lacriola
11-06-1945 to 12-18-2019
My mother’s hands trembled and shook,
like trees bend and lean when the
wind changes speed.
My mother’s hands plucked weeds often
hidden in her favorite lilies with
graceful ease.
My mother’s hands bore fingers so long,
like tendrils curled, made
a fist when wrong.
My mother’s hands baked cookies so
sweet, drenched in chocolate with
utmost care.
My mother’s hands so lovingly flawed, with
aging spots scarred, but held you tight,
like a memory retold.
My mother’s hands no longer tremble and
shake, watched over now by others who
still remain.
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