- Non-Erotic Poetry
- You Never Hugged Me
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Click hereYou never hugged me
as the crib slowly rocked
my arms outstretched
for the embrace returned to sender
You never hugged me
after my first piano recital
I was so innocent then
plump cheeks you prodded
and pinched
as squeals of laughter hid the pain
You never hugged me
at my college graduation
my path vague and unpaved
only a car honked in the distance
You never hugged me
when I became a man
timid and vulnerable
afraid to be touched
unworthy of affection
Was it the illness?
the constant pain
crippled body
torn inside out
Rejected as a child
you were teased and taunted
afraid of the darkness
always alone
Maybe you just need a hug
to be as complete
as I ought to be
Before the final darkness
the irregular breath
the skipped beat
take this hug
Mom
- COMMENTS
duddle146over 18 years agoContemplation of childhood images of love withheld. A now mature adult ~A generous spirit of forgiveness.
RhymeFairyover 19 years agoLove it Sack ~!!
Very poignant and heartbreaking poem. Filled with pain and torment. I can see the image of the baby, the child, and the man you were becoming. Just a wonderful poem. Feeling your pain and giving in ... Hugging you ... my friend ~!
Lovin it !
More Please~
LadyCibelleover 19 years agoThe people before me said everything I could have said and better than I could so I won't disgrace them or your poem by saying anything but....
Here's a hug just for you.
Anonymousover 19 years ago(a chance to give and receive) love, told in a few terse words!
The lines drip with sadness and longing!
