…of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you,

that are holding yours on your wedding day,

as you promise to love each other

today, tomorrow and forever.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours,

as together you build your future.

These are the hands that will passionately love you

and cherish you through the years,

and with the slightest touch,

will comfort you like no other.

These are the hands that will hold you

when fear or grief fills your mind.

These are the hands that will countless times

wipe the tears from your eyes;

tears of sorrow, and tears of joy.

These are the hands that will tenderly

hold your children.

These are the hands that will help you

to hold your family as one.

These are the hands that will give you

strength when you need it.

And lastly, these are the hands

that even when wrinkled and aged,

will still be reaching for yours,

still giving you the same unspoken tenderness

with just a touch.

(Daniel Harris)