1.   White people thought our colour would come off if they stroked our skin.

2.   As my newborn cuddled at my breast, her tiny fingers stroked my skin.

3.   She closed her eyes and raised her arms, and the old fingers, gnarled yet soft, stroked her skin, then gripped her gently.

4.   She watched his hands on the wheel, wanting them touching her, stroking her skin, caressing her body and making it come alive.

5.   Ahmad stroked his skin and tried to calm him.