A Hug From My Brother
It's a magical connection
It's a greeting, a sweet hello
It's an acknowlegement of friendship
Which says "we’re good, you know"
It's a heartfelt appreciation
Of all that's great in life
And speaks an unspoken commitment
That we help each other in strife
It starts and ends our evenings together
It marks the passing time
Of course, it says "I love you"
Often enhanced with a little wine!
A firm grip, or friendly word in the ear
Embellishes this still more
These powerful seconds of connection
Can give the soul a lift to soar
Strengthened by memories - old and new
And experiences - bad and good
It's a sign of the bond between us
Shared history, values and blood
That loving declaration -
May it last the rest of our days
A hug between two brothers
Is a hug that works both ways
David Lindsay
December 2012
