You are
a warm hug that rejuvenates
a coy smile
a gentle hand that rests on mine
and I am never sure you mean it
to be there.

Your thumb brushes my palm
as if to say,
"Yes, I am here."

You are
thumb twitch comfort.

12/24/2001

Posted on 12/24/2001
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