March 20, 2020

Your Hands

Poem by Megan Inada & Puni Jackson

Your hands have been chosen
all that you have been through
makes them stronger
makes them move with purpose
and love
and gratitude

Your hands are holding
our community
our elders
our families
our children

Your hands are greeting us with
warmth in a time we feel isolated
they are gentle
and strong
and brave

Your hands carry the love of our
ancestors they are the extension of
strength
of the land
of this valley

Your hands are washing away
our fears
calming us
they are tired
yet work tirelessly
to give love
and comfort
and connection

Your hands have been chosen
they are healing us
and we are grateful