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    Photo essay: On human touch and closeness

    Touch and closeness possess the power to make a moment significantly more special, whether it is through a small gesture or simply being physically close to another person.  Touch is used to comfort, and to express affection and joy. It is truly its own way to communicate one’s feelings and emotions, while having an impact that transcends language. This idea is one that I had taken for granted during life before COVID-19. Through its absence and the enforcement of social distancing, I have only recently come to realize its impact on the intimacy of a relationship.  This series of film pictures are made more special through the gift of touch…