So that another could hold our hand

"God gave us five fingers -
and left a gap in between each finger..."
so another could put his fingers there -
and hold us entwined closely to his heart...

Those were the comforting words i read -
and i do feel that it's absolutely true...
for God gave us fingers to pick up things -
and hold on to them, poke them or hook them...

But the most comforting use of our little fingers
is to speak the language of love:
we could give our pets a loving stroke -
or run our fingers lovingly through his hair...

One little finger on the lips could put an end to a dispute -
a thumbs up shows all's well, another little finger could brush away a tear...
but the most comforting feeling is to have someone hold our hand -
when we are sick, or in trouble, or alone in the dark...
when the whole world is on the other side, sniggering -
and we are left standing alone against the fury of the storm...

It is then that one yearns to feel the warmth and comfort -
of another five strong fingers intertwined around ours...