Into The Closet

Hug

As you extend your arms

To enclose something genuine,

With your face so bright

And a smile rich in compassion.

I stand there quite dazzled,

As if the clock had suddenly slowed,

A friend I consider a brother

Presenting a gift so priceless and true.

As a response to a kind offer,

I extend my arms and hugged him back.

Slowly it washed away a longing...

A hug from a sibling I can never have.