Crash

These days we are so devoid of touch. We're always behind this metal and glass. I think we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other, just so we can feel something.

These were the lines that ring out at the begining of the movie "Crash". I admit that i missed it the first time and paid no attention to it. I heard it again and realized that i had missed the most important line in the movie. How true. It makes so much sense to me. I do miss the touch right now. I dont remember the last time i was touched by someone. I have forgotten what the human skin feels like. But, i dont feel like i am behind metal and glass. Its not me, its people who are around me who are behind metal and glass.

We have become so comfortable inside our own bubble and space that some of us dont need that touch anymore. We have forgotten what it feel like, so it dosent matter right? It does matter a lot to me. I need that touch, the assurance that someone is there, the assurance that the world is not a bad place after all, the assurance that we are still alive. When was the last time i felt that way? More than two years ago. When was the last time you felt that way? I bet you dont remember.

I want to touch, i want to hold, i want to hug. I want to put my arms around a girl or just give a friendly pat on the back without being accused of sexual hassasment. I want to put my arms around my buddies without them questioning my sexuality. I need that touch and so do you. Dont you get it???

Somewhere out there, a little boy cant jump into bed with his own mother. Somewhere out there, a father can no longer play with his daughter on his lap. Evan santa clause wont be having little kids on his lap anymore. If only we crashed more often.