“My hands are small I know, but they’re not yours they are my own.” The hand is a part of the body that we rely on greatly each and every day. To me, hands are a symbol of individuality. Everyone’s hands are different sizes and have different textures. Some may be big and rough, while others are small and smooth. Hands are just another feature that separates one person from everyone else. Hands also represent a sense of comfort and intimacy. It is comforting for a baby to hold his or her mother’s finger after they are born. Holding the mother’s hand, the baby knows that there will always be someone there to provide protection, nurturing, love, and support. However, holding hands can comfort someone of any age, not just those who are young. Whenever something bad happens, holding someone’s hand can help to ease the pain. The connection that is felt when holding hands makes one realize that he or she is not alone. The support given from holding hands makes one feel that he or she has the power to make it through anything. Along with creating a feeling of comfort, the act of holding hands is also viewed as an act of intimacy. The Beatles song “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” represents the deep symbolism hidden beneath the simple act of holding hands. Teenage girls, for instance, dream of holding hands with the boy they like. Holding hands, in one aspect, is seen as an act of romance. It is an outward sign of the bond of love that the two people share. When the love blossoms to the point of marriage, the hand serves as a display case for a symbol of committed love. When the left ring finger is decorated, it means that particular man or woman always has a hand to hold.
