Withered Hands

Her withered hands
~ were always there
When I'd fallen
~ or gotten scared

They wiped away
~ my every tear
And held me close
~ through all my fears

The gentlest touch
~ The warmest hug
Unconditional love
~ In arms so snug

Time marches on
~ It's cadence a beat
My heart to yours
~ Things to complete

My hands are now withered
~ But to you I give
The memories I hold dear
~ And once lived

Know that I loved you
~ With all that I could
The love given me by withered hands
~ I place where I should

At your heart's door
~ I know you'll understand
What to do with it
~ When you have withered hands.


RavenWolf
~2002~


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