Art Series by Emma Parla-Aziz
Intimacy
Such a simple word
What does it mean to you?
A gentle brushing back of your hair
From familiar fingertips
An accidental but welcome graze
Of arm against arm while walking
A mother holding her child while they cry
Her love being the only thing holding the pieces together
A soft kiss on an even softer cheek
From a long time friend
Most people when they think of the word
Intimacy
They think of sex
Or foreplay
They think of their significant other
Which is all true
But
Intimacy?
It’s so much more than just sex
It’s grocery shopping with your best friend
It’s giving a tight, meaningful hug
To a family member you’ve missed dearly
It’s knees lazily bumping into each other
As you sit comfortably next to a loved one
It’s helping a sick friend shower
Because their body is too weak to stand
It’s a tender forehead kiss
Or holding hands with a lover
Intimacy is powerful
Intimacy is soft
Intimacy is ingrained in us
It’s as natural as the wind that dances around you
Don’t shy away from it
Embrace it
Good job! Wonderful series of photos and a wonderful poem <3