They say, "You are trying to do this, what if you fail." I want to ask them.."What if I fly. What if I shine.". I want to try. Let me do that

Her hands had known
and touched and felt
the best and the worst
that life had to offer.

They’d held a newborn
they’d kneaded bread
they’d mended sweaters
they’d caressed her man
felt a rose petal
petted a cat
soothed a boo boo
prayed to God.

Her hands had seen
their share of toil
and despair
triumph and joy
sorrow and love.

Her hands had
served God.

~ Michael Traveler