Father Quote by Carolee Dean
![“I hear my father's voice faintly, over the telephone, answering for me in a soft drawl. "He's my son." He reaches out his hand, pressing it against the glass, as if trying to touch me. He smiles, and I see a tear making its way down his cheek. [...] I press my hand up against my father's and I'm…” quote by Carolee Dean](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/402/carolee-dean-9964_father_i-hear-my-father-s-voice-faintly-over-th_333451.jpg)
““I hear my father's voice faintly, over the telephone, answering for me in a soft drawl. "He's my son." He reaches out his hand, pressing it against the glass, as if trying to touch me. He smiles, and I see a tear making its way down his cheek. [...] I press my hand up against my father's and I'm suddenly close enough to the glass to see my reflection, blurred by the tears now filling my eyes. I wipe them away with my fist and take a good look at my father.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Glass Hand", 2018, literary magazine
A son reconnects emotionally with his father through a shared, tearful moment, highlighting longing and familial bonds.
In simple terms: A son and father share a tearful, intimate connection.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and seek emotional closeness with family.
Themes
family
emotion
connection
longing
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
intimate
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- phone conversations
- memorial events
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
intergenerational love
memory
grief
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this moment reveal about unspoken love?
- How can we express affection across distance?
A Different Perspective
The scene is symbolic and may not reflect all father-son relationships.
