Sunday, May 9, 2010

Her Hands



(my mother, my sister, and me back in the day)

I remember waking up on lazy sunny mornings and hopping in the cozy bed with her. I would slip under her arm and sit there, holding her hands. The most beautiful hands. I would trace my fingers up and down, memorizing every feature- her wedding rings (I considered them rare jewels), her reddish-pink polish, the freckles sprinkled everywhere, the feel of her slick nails freshly manicured...

I still look at those hands, and they still are the most beautiful hands in the world. And sometimes, I even hop in her cozy bed on a lazy morning, just for old time's sake.

Happy Mother's Day, Mama. I love you.

11 comments:

  1. you are so beautiful ..your words touched me

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  2. Beautiful picture, very beautiful memory.

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  3. Holy crap...your words went straight to my heart sweet SuzyQ. You are one heck of a daugther to your mom sweetie.

    Great wonderful post. And that PICTURE....great.sigh.
    Hugs Dagmar

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  4. oh, this is a lovely post. your words warm me.
    i hope your mama, gets to read this.
    love
    love
    to you!
    xo

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  5. So much love in your mother's hands ... very touching tribute.

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  6. Beautiful words and what a great photo!

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  7. beautiful shot. even more beautiful words.

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  8. That is a beautiful tribute to your mum. I hope you made her mothers day a wonderful one.

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  9. This is the loveliest tribute and a gorgeous photograph. You must treasure it. I have a friend with hands just like my mother's. Sometimes I hold her hand just because I miss my momma.

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