“Couple at Coney Island, New York,” 1928, Walker Evans. Image from a page of the 2014 Desk Calendar, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store
The Human Touch – Walking along hand in hand, no words need to be spoken…
“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.” Henri Nouwen
The Human Touch
Walking along hand in hand,
no words need to be spoken.
The human touch can be all that we need,
to repair that which was broken.
A gentle pat on the back,
a warm, lingering embrace.
The human touch can be all that we need,
to help overcome the challenges that we face.
An outstretched arm in the nick of time;
a kiss on the cheek in greeting.
The human touch can be all that we need,
unlike words that can sometimes be fleeting.
A firm handshake to solidify a pledge;
a gesture that makes a promise sure.
The human touch can be all that we need,
to make matters of the heart secure.
Felecia R. Weber 2015, OntheWingofaDove.com
There is something very powerful about the human touch. One of the most soothing and comforting things that I remember about the tender moments that I’ve shared with my husband are when we simply walked along together hand in hand. No words needed to be exchanged; we simply spoke to each other through the power of the human touch. It seems like whenever I sit down, my little dog Bilbo loves to hop into my lap and snuggle up close to my chest. Although he isn’t human, I think I enjoy that warm, closeness with him just as much as he seems to.
Indeed, the power of the human touch is soothing, confirming, enjoyable and healing. May you experience that power by sharing the gift of your touch in a meaningful way with others today.
Peace and love,
Felecia
