Hand of my hand –
   that has withdrawn itself
      and washed clean sin stain,
   reach farther,
      touch
   hands of those
      I cannot,
   for my hand has
      withered
   into uselessness
      without your confidence.

      Heart of my heart –
   that has excised itself
      and left me hollow,
   beat on, make
      strong
   hearts of those
      I cannot,
   for my heart has
      shriveled
   into faint frailty
      without your compassion.

      Soul of my soul –
   that has severed itself
      and sacrificed trust,
   rouse spirits,
      stir
   souls of those
      I cannot,
   for my soul has
      fallen
   into deep despair
      without your buoyant care.