THE BLESSINGS OF THE HANDS
AUTHORS NOTE: THIS IS A WEDDING POEM.
RYAN & IZEL
Please face cach other
And TAKE EACH OTHER'S HANDS
so list you may see the gift
that they are to you.
THESE ARE THE HANDS
Of your best friend
young and strong and full of love for you
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That are holding yours
on your wedding day
as you promise each other
Love each other today tomorrow
and forever
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That will work alongside yours
As together you build your future.
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That will passionately love you
And cherish you through the years
THESE ARE THE HANDS
With the slightest touch
Will comfort you like no other.
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That will hold you when fear
or grief temporarily comes to you.
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That will countless times
wipe the tears from your eyes
Tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That will tenderly hold your children
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That will join your families as one
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That will give you strength when you need it
Will give support and encouragement
To pursue your dreams
And comfort through difficult times
And Lastly
THESE ARE THE HANDS
That even when wrinkled and aged
Will still be reaching for yours
Still giving you unspoken tenderness
With just one touch.
THIS IS THE BLESSINGS OF THE HANDS
