Hands When This Is Over
The hands we shake will be rougher
From constant crucial cleanliness
The eyes we look into will be deeper
From seeing too much news and pain
The arms we’re held by will be weaker
From days of inaction
The legs that carry us will be unsure
From not having left lately
The hearts that beat will be heavier
From the emotions we’ll have bled out
When this is over
But the hand shakes will be tight
And the eyes will be lifted
And the hugs will be longer
And the steps will be lighter
And the hearts will leap for joy
When this is over
This will be over.
5 Comments
Theresa Kearney
😭😭 of Joy when this is over.
To see my children, grandchildren and son -in -law. My siblings, nieces and nephews. One massive family party.
Oh to able to mourn comfort and grieve properly for any of my family , extended family and friends who lose a loved one.
#Hope 🌈
I am always delighted when we have these visions of hope and faith. Thank you Jim. God bless all of us in the coming weeks.
Laurence
Thank you very much for this Jim. Lovely, heartfelt words. Blessings.
Mary Bingham
Beautiful. I will be able to hug my youngest and 2nd eldest grandchildren also my son and 2nd eldest daughter
Theresa Kearney
How little we realised Jim, just how long it was going to be.
Three months since I had a hug from my children and grandchildren.
Sitting in the garden keeping the rules of distancing is definitely taking its toll.
Thank God we do not know the future. God bless you my friend. Xx praying these long days for you pass soon. 😊🌈
Patricia
Lovely peom.
So many have lost or know someone that has lost a loved one during these times. We pray for them and when we see our loved ones again we will have a deeper feeling and knowing and love.