On these long gray days of sadness and despair

When no comfort nor light filters thru

And a return to happiness is a distant dream

I pray

That a warm, assuring touch soothes my longing

That I again someday I will feel connected, cared for

That I be no longer alone

A soft touch, a hand, an arm

Holding me close, assuring me

That all will be well, all will be whole again

A lifeline of love felt in an instant

Through a hand out held

Pulling me up and out of darkness

Into life again, into possibilities

I am floating, bobbing aimlessly in no direction

Needing a guide, a hand on my shoulder

Connecting me, bringing me back to now

Taking me along, ashore and leading

To where I can start again together, anew

My loss, unbearable; is all gone from me?

Is all, now all I once had, and ever will?

Am I alone never to know of anything further

I pine for what and how and why of it all

But now a hand, a grip to grasp on to

I am still here, I am living right now

I hold tight. Lead me, help me, guide me.

From touch I pull strength

Overcoming my weakness

From touch I am consoled

From my sorrow into hope

From touch I feel connected

Not alone

From touch I feel Your love and comfort

I feel Your presence

And through the hands of another

Your grace and softness passing to me

Thank You for touching me with Your love

Through the hands of my neighbor

Help me to touch others as I have been loved

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