Hands Quote by Margaret Atwood
“Your hand is a warm stone I hold between two words.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Hand of the Poet, Margaret Atwood, 2015
The line uses tactile metaphor to convey the weight of unspoken words between two people.
In simple terms: A warm stone hand between words.
Key Takeaway
Choose words carefully, feel the weight.
Themes
communication
metaphor
intimacy
Mood
thoughtful
intimate
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- writing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
symbolic language
emotional restraint
Questions to Reflect On
- What words are you holding back?
- How can you turn silence into understanding?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize silence over honest dialogue.
