His gentle hands

Long, nimble fingers

Age speckled

Elegance lingers 

Wrinkles stir

Emotion within

Memories etched

On loose skin

Our digits entwined

During wedding vows

Source of strength

Through life's lows

Cradled our newborn

Tended grazes

Tenderly stroked

Feverish faces

Essence of love

In comforting touch 

Our family's 

Supportive crutch

By Margaret Karim

From: United Kingdom