February 19, 2021

It has been almost a year since someone has hugged me. 
Since someone wrapped me in their arms and given me a warm hug.
A year.

And I have been missing hugs so much
remembering what it felt to be held that warmly
and feeling so sad for what I have been missing 
that the very word hug brings tears to my eyes.

But today for the first time in a year I have thought about 
the other side of the coin
of what it means to give a hug

For this past year I have not been able to receive a hug
But also not able to give a hug
A hug that says you are my friend
a hug that says I know you are sad
that change is in the wind and it is okay
that life is wonderful, congratulations!
that friends are all around
that you are not alone
All will be well
You are loved
I am here