I am made of bone, muscle and joints

I touch the rough, smooth, soft, hard

I wave an excited hello or reluctant good-bye

I express appreciation and admiration

 praise or disdain

I can be gentle or strong

provide comfort

instill fear

I am held open to receive a blessing,

            gift from a friend, or hand of a child

I speak for those that cannot

I create meals, music, manuscripts

and masterpieces

I am your hands