A Poem on Touch

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Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Senior (55+)

Accents

North American (General)

Transcript

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When we don't have the words enough, we turn to touch. Whether expressing hurt or love, we yearn for touch, the need to feel a certain something deep beneath the surface, something real. Another person. It is not something we learned. It's just it's the warmth within the hand that holds this stethoscope that helps us cope. The group of certain fingers say they won't think toe that our school, a silent gesture, left for a split second. Extra tension eases. Sometimes all the strength you need is in a gentle squeeze. The richness in the wrinkles with the wisdom of a lifetime, the brilliance of kids that bring the innocence of high fives. It's the difference between I'm fine and no, I'm fine. The trees of fingers on palms gives us more than just a lifeline. It's the memories we edge on skin, the essence of connecting things. Sometimes it's just checking in. Sometimes it's everything