Unmasked faces
Smiles
The progression from frown to grin
Lips, mouth and teeth form
That uniquely human expression of joy
Beyond borders, beyond cultures
We all smile in the same language
But now
We’re forced to rely on eyes alone
And struggle to read what’s hidden
Human touch
Hugs
Playful, chaste, sensual
The best ones are grounding and deeply fulfilling
Goodbye hugs,
Welcome home hugs
Melting into one another hugs
Breathe in the scent of skin and hair
As you pull each other close
But now
Break the six foot barrier
And you’re a vector of death and disease
Repelled
Like the opposite end of a magnet
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Thanks for weighing in on the Ter, it's great "hearing" your voice!
And… exhale! What a story, what a relief.
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