Hands
Impatient hands. Tapping restlessly on the steel counter while waiting for their change. Hands with dirt around the fingernails. Makes you wonder what they do for a living. Weathered hands that shake with little tremors. You remember how you haven't seen your parents' hands for almost two years now. You would hate to see them tremble. Perfectly manicured hands. Always accompanied by a whiff of expensive perfume. Hands with stubby fingers. Your mother once said, "People who have long, slender fingers are usually talented in the creative arts." You were crushed because you thought your creative career was doomed from the start. Small hands that barely reach up to the counter. A shy voice saying, "One ice cream please." Strong hands with callouses on the palms. Reminds you of your favorite pair of hands and the warmth they always provide. Hands with veins popping out like landmark rivers on a map. How many people ha