Your Weak Hands


You held my hand
led me to the water
you pushed me in
i went under
they were your firm hands
that made me falter
you held my hand
led me to the altar
you wept for me
lord, absolve her
they were your weak hands
that made me stronger
you held my hand
led me homeward
i looked for you
you were nowhere
holding tight my hand
was my own

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