These hands have held many things Wiped away many tears Dusted many books Pushed away many people These hand have destroyed many opportunities Created many scars Drawn many lines Painted many masterpieces These hand have been frail many times Sliced many foods Written many words Changed a few lives These hands have fortified my being Strengthened my muscles Danced across many keys Tried to clean up broken glass These hands are tired and tried Broken down Beat up And strong These are the hands that have help Shape me