Hands

They reach out to the world

They carry our fortune

Written firmly into their palm

They may tremble and shiver

When we need it the least

But as well they may be all safe and calm

They give and take

They tease and taunt

They salute or wave goodbye

They caress a lover

Pull the trigger of a gun

Sign a treaty that seals the peace

They build cars and houses

And at times they save a life

Or go spreading the disease

They give and take

They tease and taunt

They salute or wave goodbye

They push and shove

They clutch and cling

Or hold somebody tight

It's all in those hands

They can do so much good

Can be so destructive

Hands shape the world

Hands break it down

They may clench into fists

Or as well be opened wide

Invite you or push you back

They may pin the words down

Of the book that will change your life

Or close around a victim's neck

They give and take

They tease and taunt

They salute or wave goodbye

They push and shove

They clutch and cling

Or hold somebody tight

It's all in those hands

They can do so much good

Can be so destructive

Hands shape the world

Hands break it down

Hands build it up again