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6.07.2011

hands and fingers (knees and toes).

i'v been having this fantasy of late.

about having my hand held.

but it's not so simple as that.

its about the two hands cupping each other, fitting the one into the other.

but even that's not the whole of it.

it's that moment, when two strangers or two friends walk side by side and one hand makes the decision to reach for the other. when the fingers tentatively connect to skin, the slow crawl to palm, and the eventual grasp. all while the two people, now something more than strangers, something more than friends, walk together, heads up, forward-looking. it's the eventual glance down. the tightening of the grip. the passed mutual touch.

it's the transformation that such a small act demands.

yup, i've been dreaming of having my hand held. and of meeting a man courageous enough to reach. (or worth reaching for.)

45 comments:

Jenni Austria Germany said...

my friend kaitlyn maintains that handholding is more special than kissing.

sometimes i think she's right.

jackie said...

the beatles had it right. "i want to hold your hand" is the perfect love song. there's something so intimate about it. i've been dreaming about holding my [deployed] boyfriend's hand too- i know exactly how you feel.

Andrea said...

ah such a fantastic dream..

D&D said...

the ultimate test in a relationship is to disagree but still hold hands! i forgot where i read that but so true!

Anonymous said...

I've always believed that when you find a hand that fits yours, you might have found "the one." (It worked for me and my husband. I'll never forget the first time he held my hand... I was SO nervous, but it was the nicest hand-holding I'd ever exprienced.)

Unknown said...

Amen! I feel the same. I want to find a man worth reaching for.

Keiko said...

you have me in tears.

i want that for you so much. i do.

Emily said...

I have that same dream, lady! It's such a simple thing but oh-so meaningful in my mind. xoxo And we'll get that. We will.

The Lewicutt's said...

In due time. :-) Finding the right hand to hold, the ying to your yang is worth the wait and yearning. :-)

Laura Marie said...

beautiful :) my parents still hold hands all the time and i've always thought it was the most incredible marker of love, more so than kissing or anything words could say.

Dee Paulino said...

I want to find someone special to hold hands with :)

My grand parents have been married for about 49 years & still hold hands.

Maria said...

So pretty. Hand holding is the best.

christine said...

Ooooh, that's a good dream. Hope it's a reality for you soon.

ChinkyGirLMeL said...

awww that is sooooo sweet. I am missing the big hands that always finds its way to mine, fingers laced and keeping my hands warm. I am missing my boyfie after reading this post of yours.

Little Tree Vintage said...

i love how descriptive you are. holding hands is such a nice feeling.especially in the first beginning stages of a relationship!

Kate said...

love love love this post.

Jennifer Rod said...

love this!!

Mandee lost her individuality. said...

this gave me chills.

katilda said...

crap, now i'm all sappy and puddley. Yes, puddley.

becky said...

He'll reach one day soon--but you're right: he so has to be worth reaching for--and especially so to deserve the treasure that you are and are continually becoming. This is beautiful. I often get such a warmth when I see other couples holding hands--or a hand reaching for the small of someone's back--or an arm caressing the curve of someone's shoulders. There is such unrelenting tenderness in it we so often neglect to see elsewhere. You're such a beautiful writer.

ilene @ muchloveilly said...

so sweet and well-written.
one day, friend. he will come for you. :)

Taylor said...

Your writing is so fresh and dreamy! I thoroughly enjoyed this and I am too waiting for that worthy person. I can only dream.

Sara B said...

I love hand holding :) Well written...

Belen said...

That gave me such a cozy feeling. I feel the same way. :)

Chiara said...

Every time my hand is held, I feel safe... I know it may sound obvious but it is deeper than that.
xo C.

Jill said...

i had an entire dream about a hand-hold one time. it was in black and white, and you couldn't see any faces. the whole thing was focused on those two hands, one reaching for the other, across a couch. it was about that moment.

Anonymous said...

ADORE MEG JUST ADORE THIS! :)

Brittany said...

beautiful.

ashleyTIA said...

such a simple, yet poignant post. Wishing that for you!

Anonymous said...

as always, love how you can so beautifully describe simplicities.

Anonymous said...

Lately I've been dreaming of the same thing. When I awoke the next morning I thought it strange. But your words have convinced me different. I believe I'm craving the same.

DJ said...

This inspires me to take in the moment when my hand is held. I don't think I do that enough.

BrightEyedWashingtonian said...

I feel the exact same way as of late. And I think it's coming and coming soon. I just have a feeling. Half the battle is being open to the possibility...

Tiffany said...

I love this. You always have a way of explaining something that seems so simple and making it really profound! Darn it....now I want a boy to hold my hand! :)

~Tiffany
http://tiffanyd22.blogspot.com

Ramona said...

ok... I have total goosebumps right now!!! Dreaming with you!!!

Joyous said...

yep- definitely do not settle!!!! and do not lower your expectations!!!!!!

Unknown said...

this is beautiful and so true. thanks Meg Fee.

Rachael said...

Oh man, I'm gonna have to print this out and carry it around. It's just how I've been feeling.
I read an article recently, about what one couple recommends as one of the things they do to stay so connected... they fall asleep holding hands. Every night. Isn't that the sweetest?

Rachel said...

i'm in the same boat right now. soon, at least that is what i keep telling myself.

nicole mountz said...

i must be extra emotional this week but this made me tear up. such a simple, often abused act. so many couples hold hands just to hold hands. you date, so that's what you're supposed to do. ive had that. but i long for what you described. amazing writing lovely girl, as always!

Kate said...

You know it's right when just holding hands is enough.

The Childlike Empress said...

you need to hook up with
Wall-ee....he dreams about that too....

Anonymous said...

this post makes me think of a movie that i watched recently, that i loved and think you would too. it's called "the exploding girl". ps - i've never commented before, but have been reading for awhile and love your blog :)

Jennifer M. said...

Yes I want this so bad. The handhold is one of the most intimate touches, in my opinion. So gentle, romantic, and powerful all at the same time.

Britta said...

I'm just overwhelmed by your writing talent. Keep on doing that.