Inspired by Denise Krebs at “Dare to Care”, I am writing a quick post on my phone at a coffee shop near the beach. Denise’s poem begins with These hands.
These hands
are waving to the pelican above the waves
trying to stay hydrated in this heat
trying to love in a way that is welcomed
wise and whole
These hands have held hard
and gotten softer
with age and lavender lotion.
These hands reach out
for help and receive it in gratitude
knowing that grace is found
when gifts are held
precious in these hands.
Margaret Simon, draft
Reflections on the Teche 