Tuesday, May 26, 2009

A Woman's Hands

"A Woman's Hands"
by: Sandra King

Soft to the touch and beautiful to the eye
are a woman's hands
Working diligently from sunrise to sunset
are a woman's hands

Are my 2 hands and 10 fingers enough to take on the battles in life
and eventually win the war?

Soothing the cry of a baby and nursing a sick child
are a woman's hands
Redirecting and correcting in the right directions
are a woman's hands

Yes your hands and fingers are enough. Don't run from the battle
you can win this war.

Underestimated for their strength and longevity
are a woman's hands
They may grow tired, but they never quit
are a woman's hands

Psalm 144:1 - Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war,
And my fingers for battle-

Lonely as they walk down the neighborhood streets
are a woman's hands
Looking for a sister or friend to share life with
are a woman's hands

Ready to fight even if I have to go at it alone. To much is at stake
and I can't afford the price if the war is lost

Geared up to defend family, faith and friends
are a woman's hands
Ready, set, go.....as they stretch toward heaven
are a woman's hands

When God saw my palm and finger prints, He knew it was me.
For there is none in heaven or on earth like mine

At last they sway from side to side
are a woman's hands
Proclaiming victory and they worship the Lord God Almighty.





13 comments:

Anonymous said...

beautiful poem, Sandra! Just beautiful! Can I have permission to print out for my keeping in my bible?

Love Abounds At Home said...

Sure you can print it :)
Thanks for the compliment!

TonyR said...

This was beautiful!

Lorrie said...

WOW! This was so beautiful. Capturing something as simple as the hand and putting it to verse was just inspiring. You do have a gift of poetry fo' sure!...I'm like Mrs. A...can I too print it out and put it in me bible?
Blessings
Lorrie

Mommy Saves ALOT!!! said...

Just Beautiful! Amazing Poem!

Deanna said...

AMEN.
Lovely poem with good subject.
So glad you wrote this and shared.

You're a blessing.

Blessings,
~Deanna~

Tangee said...

This is just simply beautiful. You put tears in my eyes.

Larie Carlice Proverbs 27:19 said...

So what book shall I be looking for that will be hosting your poem?

smooches,
Larie

~Lisi P. said...

Thanks for sharing. I love to write as well. Great poem!!!

Mary said...

That was beautiful. Makes me proud to be a woman.

LaSandra said...

Whoa! That was BEAUTIFUL! Do you mind if I share it on my blog as well in a future post? (with a link to yours, of course:)

Silvia said...

beautiful words,beautiful poem.thank you for the visit and your lovely comment, i hope you stop by again..have a wonderful evening...

silvia.

Unknown said...

Amazing poem. Just beautiful.