Adoring Loving Eyes Peek Over the Mask by Rev. Sherry Ward

If touch is communication

In this time of pandemic

We are warned not to touch our faces or eyes

Not to touch another

To wash our hands often

While singing Happy Birthday twice

To stay six feet apart

To wear a mask

How does this work when you greet your beloved daughter

After months of being apart?

When one of our senses is diminished

The others pick up the slack

One hug with masks intact then distance again

Body leaning in toward your chair

Adoring loving eyes peeking over the mask

Head tilted just so that says I am hearing every word you say

Noticing the slightest movement you make

Watching your eyes

Even when lips are not visible to show your smile

Eyes smile back and forth

Tone of voice communicates excitement, tenderness, patience, love