Not a tense peck on the cheek
Nor a vague wave with a nod from the couch,
Not some feather light hug
or hesitant scrub near the shoulder.
No bored voice singing, two tone "Hi!"
as you walk in the door.
But a strong hand grabbing hold
a smile leading to real cuppa Jo-
Yesterday two things occurred. I read Mr Knowitall's Blog from Haiku Wednesday -
( and responded - see previous post) Much later, I read a short declaration on Family.
Paraphrased here:
'It is family and missing them, (when you cannot get together ;)
AND THEM MISSING YOU BECAUSE THEY LOVE YOU
AND WANT YOU AROUND .'