'In The Strength Of A Palm' Poem by Linda Winchell

Outstretched palm to give a shake
kneading dough for the bread you bake.
Rubbing ointment on a sick childs chest
doing what the palm of a hand does best.

Used for jotting down a note or number
waving hello or goodbyes seen by another.
Washing, dusting, and scrubbing heads
fluffing pillows for a loved ones bed.

Washing windows, floors and dishes too
in the strength of a palm, that strength given to you.
Sculpting creations with clay in a hearts vision
palms raised up in praise are risen.

Nails driven deep, palms insides
in the strenth of these palms they did reside.
No longer again to feel palms pain
for our Christ has risen and will return to reign.