Hands
You see it in my header.
You see it in my avatar.
You see it on my social networking profiles.
That is because it is the photo which most identifies what I am and will always be, no matter how big those hands get. A Mother.
Hands
A sonnet
© Summer Owens
The hand that clenches my finger so tight
Will only this day in time so small be,
And it shall seem as though barely one night
Has passed between childhood and infancy.
Soon you’ll be older, your hands bigger too.
They’ll reach for mine as your first step you take.
Scrapes will soon follow but you will pull through
I’ll teach you to learn from mistakes you make.
Each new accomplishment will bring a smile
We’ll laugh and talk of the things you have learned
Yet I know it will seem such a short while
Before you seek for the freedom you’ve earned
Soon you’ll be ready to let my hand go
You’ll hold my heart in your hands always though.
The above photograph was taken by and is the sole property of myself, Summer Owens. I have entered it into the Mother’s Day Giveaway Photo Contest over at 5 Minutes for Mom. Be sure to check out the other wonderful entries there.
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Beautiful shot. I love it!
I have always like that picture. I love the poem, too! Mind if I copy it to put in my scrapbook?
I’ve always loved the picture in your header!!
Beautiful picture! Hands are really so expressive.
Great picture and poem! It’s amazing how fast those hands grow. My 10-year-old’s hands are almost as big as mine!
so sweet!!
I LOVE that pic! I think everyone always dreams of snapping a moment like that. Good luck in the contest.
Very beautiful picture. And sonnet, as well. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a nice Sunday.
What a wonderful picture!
I’ve always loved this picture. So precious! And your sonnet is just beautiful, Summer…
Beautiful photo. And Sentiment.
Hello! I can’t believe this is the first time I have been over here! How sad is that?
Well, I’m not that versed in Blogology so have just begun clicking on peoples’ links at the end of their comments. So I just saw your link and clicked to see what happened. Here I am!
How many exclamations is that?
Love the photo, it’s beautiful. I love that it is your kids’ hands.
I wish I were as diligent at putting up my copyright as you are! I need to get on that.
Beautiful pictures. Beautiful sonnet. You’re so gifted, Summer. I love everything you write. And all your photos are so detailed and animated (for being actual still-life, if that makes any sense!).
I hope you win! ;-)
Beautiful photo and poem. There is something SO precious about our childrens hands. You did a lovely job capturing the essence of innocence, and the beauty of motherhood.
I like that poem. It’s very nice. :P
And yes… I did write that story… thanks for the compliment. :D
I love photos of a parent’s hand with their child’s. Good luck in the contest!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful picture!! It truly captures a mommy moment!
I love photos like this. They say so much without being “over posed.”
It’s beautiful…thanks for sharing!
Great picture—but then again, I love hand pictures!! Matter of fact, I entered one of them in the contest, too…LOL!