what you hold in your hand

Remember that what you are holding in your hand is precious

It is precious

it is precious

and you are holding it

in your hand.

What rings bind your fingers

or bracelet your wrists

need not

poke it,

stab it,

dig in to it uncomfortably, painfully,

and be careful of clenching, squeezing,

and be careful to be soft

to touch, be gentle

to feel because

what you are holding in your hand is precious

is priceless

is the only thing,

and you can never

make it stay or

get it back.

-4/22/09

-XOXO,