Dedicated to my “sister” friend, Joyce, who recently let go of her mother’s hands…
strong women’s hands
shape my life and yours:
grandmas instill faith
aunts stitch laughter
sister friends en-courage
mothers mold hearts.
even if we can no longer
touch those dear hands,
we still hear the voices
of influence cheering us
on like birdsong
in a garden of grace.
Invited by Marina to write poem including words important to us/we are thankful for, on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of dVerse Poets
a poem in my pocket 
Jul 18, 2015 @ 06:47:44
Beautiful. I love that birdsong in a garden of grace.
Jul 16, 2015 @ 18:58:24
Oh, those last two lines are so moving….that is exactly what it’s like, to have those voices of influence continue to ‘be there’ for us even years after they are gone!
Jul 16, 2015 @ 21:37:17
Yes, you hear them too! Thank you, C.C.
Jul 16, 2015 @ 10:44:34
I love this and it’s refreshing to see that, Faith is one of your words. Amen
Jul 16, 2015 @ 05:28:18
Oh wow….good
Jul 15, 2015 @ 21:09:19
Beautiful! This brought tears to my eyes. It reminded me of my sister Peggy saying to me, “It’s okay, Sweetie.” Thanks for the reminder of the important women in my life and sharing about the important ones in yours. Peace, Linda
Jul 15, 2015 @ 21:35:01
Thanks, Linda…I’m glad this resonated with you 🙂
Jul 15, 2015 @ 17:48:41
The last two lines brought tears. Indeed, those precious women who have nurtured, loved, supported us…..I am who am because of these women.
Jul 15, 2015 @ 17:46:17
How lovely. This write touched me on a personal level! Thank you for sharing.
Jul 15, 2015 @ 21:32:35
Glad you stopped by, Grace!
Jul 15, 2015 @ 17:06:36
Beautiful poem with a great finale.
Jul 15, 2015 @ 13:30:12
sounds like you have anchored your sense of self in a good place.
Jul 15, 2015 @ 16:28:13
Yes…I’ve been blessed 🙂
Jul 15, 2015 @ 13:09:56
oh that is so true – you just reminded me of some of the women from my fam that really influenced me greatly