12 January

Touch

by Jon Katz
Touch
Touch

In the morning, in the cold, as the sun rises and the first light streams across the frozen pasture, Maria and her pony, Chloe, learn “touch,” a daily ritual that helps the two communicate and brings them closer. Chloe touches things in exchange for a hug, kiss or a carrot. When I get to the pasture every morning now, I say “kiss,” and Chloe touches my nose with her soft nose. I never imagined starting my day that way, I am appreciating it. Touch. Something we need to do with one another.

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