With These Hands

I used to play violin, piano, mallet percussion

With these hands

I used to do cartwheels, back handsprings, all sorts of gymnastics

With these hands

I used to make friendship bracelets and other crafty things

With these hands

I used to write volumes upon volumes

With these hands.

I caught my babies as I birthed them

With these hands

I cloth diapered, ec’d, bathed babies

With these hands

I put tiny clothes on tiny bodies

With these hands

I peeled apples, cut off crusts, and kneaded dough

With these hands

I held hiking sticks and fishing poles

With these hands

 I threw balls and Frisbees

With these hands

I flew kites up to the heavens

With these hands

I held on tight at the amusement park

With these hands

I support myself with canes

With these hands

I propel myself in my wheelchair

With these hands

I struggle more often than not

With these hands

I type words of frustration and inspiration

With these hands

I still

Nurture babies and children

With these hands

Make nourishing meals

With these hands

Hold little hands, and big ones

With these hands

As I live with psoriatic arthritis

With these hands. 

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Can you find my hand?