Clutched in grizzled Hands
Grasped tight
the Hands seem to swallow
the bead.
Lips slowly flutter
Concentration and lines plague the page
Anticipating.
Expecting.

Knees weak from kneeling
Eyes tired from seeing
Mind tired from thinking
Simply hoping.

Yet the Process continues
On to another bead. and
another              and
another              and
another.
until there are no More beads
to save them.