This poem describes a father caring for his young daughter through gentle actions with his hands such as giving her a doll, fixing her hair, wiping away tears, and hugging her face. The narrator reflects on her own childhood and how she used to smile, laugh, and feel loved in the same way the little girl is experiencing now with her father's caring touch.

1. His Hands
By Evangelia-Anna Kyriazi-Perri
His hands are giving her a brand new doll.
His hands are fixing her long blonde hair.
His hands are wiping her tears away.
His hands are softly hugging her face.
His hands, his gentle hands will guide her, help her grow…
She is just a little girl, exactly how I used to be.
Look, she is smiling as I used to smile.
She is laughing as I used to laugh.
She is loved as I used to be.
Her eyes are glowing from happiness, but mine from tears.