| Mama's Hands i saw you hide your hands in line, Behind that lady fair, I noticed too, hers soft and while-- Immaculate from care. But Ma, i say, it's no disgrace to have workin' hands like you, and had she lived the life you have, She'd have hands just like it too. But her hands have never hauled in woods, or worked in God's good earth. They've never felt the bitter cold, or chpped ice for waitin' stock, they've never doctored sick ones, or dressed a horse's hock. They've never pulled a hip-locked calf, or packed water to the barn. They've probably never patched blue jeans, or hax worn ol' socks to darn. They'ver never touched a young'n, or caressed a fevered head, with hands so gently folded, all night beside his bed. They've never scrubbed a kitchen floor, or done dishes everyday. They've never guided with those hands a child who's lost the way. They've never made a Chiristmas gift, shaped by a lovin' hand. They've never peeled apples, nor vegetables they've canned. They've never worn a blister, or had calluses to show, for all they've done for others, and the kindness i know. So you see, my dearest Mama-- yours are hands of love. And I bet the Lord will notice when he greetes you from above. |
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| By Tommi Jo Casteel |