My Mother’s Hands

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Sue Vincent

A repost of an old poem in honour of Mother’s Day here in the UK… perhaps more poignant this year than ever…

Study of hands - Leonardo da Vinci

 

I see my mother’s hands before my eyes

The first caress that I had ever known,

And with a thrill of wonder realise

The hands I see before me are my own.

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Where did the decades go, I have to ask,

At what point did my springtime slip away?

Is this mid-summer sun in which I bask

Or has the autumn brought a shorter day?

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A mellowing has softened me, I know,

Yet coloured me with richer hue and shade,

And written on my face a map to show

The world the choices I have made.

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I too can read the story as I look

Of all the things of which I am a part,

The journey traced in lines upon the book

Within the mirror of an open heart.

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There read the fearless laughter of the child,

The joys and grief, the lovers I have known,

The windswept glory of a heart gone wild,

The maiden’s tears, the mother’s love, the crone.

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But as I journey on and turn the page

Not knowing what will come or what will be,

Or even if true wisdom comes with age,

I see adventure beckoning to me.

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I know my winter holds a longer night

And seasons turn for all things on this earth,

The snowy shroud will cover all in white

That it may sleep, and there await rebirth.

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About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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69 Responses to My Mother’s Hands

  1. pensitivity101 says:
    March 14, 2021 at 17:08

    One of my favourites Sue. Have a happy day.

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  2. Sadje says:
    March 14, 2021 at 17:08

    A beautiful and poignant poem Sue.

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  3. willowdot21 says:
    March 14, 2021 at 17:15

    Such a beautiful poem Sue, I see something different evertime I read it 💜💜

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  4. Eliza Waters says:
    March 14, 2021 at 17:27

    So poignant, Sue. I remember a couple decades ago when I looked down and thought the same about my hands. Our mothers live on within us, as we do in our children. There is comfort in that continuum.

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  5. Darlene says:
    March 14, 2021 at 17:29

    A perfect poem. As my mom is nearing the end of her 92 years, and I am unable to see her one more time, this is especially meaningful to me. Actually, many of your recent posts have struck home for me. Thanks.

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  6. HappySoul says:
    March 14, 2021 at 17:37

    A beautiful n poignant poem Sue 💕

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  7. johncoyote says:
    March 14, 2021 at 17:59

    Amazing poetry my dear friend. I read again. This is poetry and honest thoughts. Thank you dear Sue for sharing.

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  8. johncoyote says:
    March 14, 2021 at 18:00

    Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
    Amazing poetry shared. Please read.

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  9. Cindy Georgakas says:
    March 14, 2021 at 18:43

    This is such a beautiful poem Sue with so much depth and meaning. 💖

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  10. restlessjo says:
    March 14, 2021 at 18:56

    For how many years has Mum been gone, Sue? (assuming that she is) Mine died when my son was 7 months old and he’s 31 now, so it’s a long time ago. This is beautiful. 🙂 🙂

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  11. Bette A. Stevens says:
    March 14, 2021 at 19:07

    Thanks for sharing this lovely poem, Sue…

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  13. D. Wallace Peach says:
    March 14, 2021 at 20:25

    A beautiful share, once again. Hugs.

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  14. Dr. Crystal Grimes says:
    March 14, 2021 at 21:16

    Happy Mother’s Day, Sue!

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  16. Dale says:
    March 14, 2021 at 21:46

    Happy Mother’s Day, Sue.
    💞🤗

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  17. Jacquie Biggar says:
    March 14, 2021 at 23:08

    So beautiful, Sue. Life seems to pass in the blink of an eye.Sometimes, it feels as though my girl should be coming home from elementary school and here she’s grown with a teenager of her own! All we can do is hope we teach them good core values to carry through life and pass to the next generation- then we can say our job is done ❤

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  18. Bela Johnson says:
    March 15, 2021 at 00:07

    Love this. ❤️

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  19. memadtwo says:
    March 15, 2021 at 01:44

    Hands say so much more than words, and connect us going both forward and back. (K)

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  22. noelleg44 says:
    March 15, 2021 at 16:29

    The hands look vaguely, Michelangelo or da Vinci! But the poem is exquisite! I know your day with family was enjoyed.

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  23. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. says:
    March 15, 2021 at 18:29

    A beautiful poem.. and I see my mother now in the mirror and hear her voice when I am on the phone… constant reminders. ♥

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  24. Becky Ross Michael says:
    March 16, 2021 at 03:31

    I love this; so beautiful and touching, Sue!

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  25. dgkaye says:
    March 16, 2021 at 03:31

    I loved this Sue. And whodathunk how much more poignant this poem would come to be ❤

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  26. Miriam Hurdle says:
    March 16, 2021 at 03:47

    What a beautiful poem, Sue. Happy Mother’s Day to you! I hope your sons are with you as much as they can! ❤

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  27. CarolCooks2 says:
    March 16, 2021 at 08:32

    Such beautiful words to which many of us now can relate I hope you had a lovely mothers day with your sons 🙂 x

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