Beautiful Quote by Rebecca Wadlinger
““Tell me again about the girl whose hands have no color. Whose hands are completely white. This time make them damned, or untouched, or have her open a red umbrella or point at some maple leaves and damned near cry. Those hands. As freakish goes, I wish I had a tail. Maybe then you’d know how much I like you. It shakes me through, damn through. It shakes me. When she carries a peacock feather. When she touches her neck or thighs. You’re a person. It’s not so bad. You have hands. You are a person with hands to hold things. Things you like. Tremendous things. Tell me what you will hold today. I know there is room for everything. There is no need to be ceremonious. Tell what gets let go.””
About This Quote
Source Spoken Word: Performance piece by Rebecca Wadlinger, date unknown
The speaker reflects on vivid, surreal images of a girl’s white hands, yearning for connection and meaning, urging the listener to consider what they cherish and release.
In simple terms: A poetic meditation on desire, identity, and letting go.
Key Takeaway
Embrace what you hold and release what you don’t need.
Themes
identity
desire
connection
letting go
imagery
Mood
introspective
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic performance
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
surrealism
symbolism
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly value enough to hold?
- How does letting go change your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
The abstract imagery may obscure practical application for some listeners.
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