"Sometimes words just aren't enough, and all we really need is a warm hug that understands without saying a thing." © Shoshan
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The Silent Language of a Hug: When Words Aren't Enough
Dear reader,
Today, I wish to speak to you, not as a traditional piece one might stumble upon in a magazine or blog, but as a heartfelt conversation between two souls intersecting in this vast digital cosmos. I want to delve into something both of us know all too well: the unspoken magic of a hug.
There are moments when we find ourselves drowned in the deafening noise of life, amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities, worries, and the unending tests thrown our way. Yet, have you ever noticed how all that can fade away, if only for an instant, with a genuine embrace? I'm not talking about a customary greeting, but that enveloping hug that recognizes you, seemingly whispering, "I understand what you're feeling, and I'm right here with you."
I want you to know that I comprehend those times when words simply fall short. Times when conversations seem empty, reassurances feel clichéd, and promises sound hollow. In those moments, a hug brimming with understanding silences is the only thing that truly resonates.
Because, dear reader, a hug is not just the intertwining of two bodies. It's the meeting of two souls that decide, even if briefly, to share their burdens, joys, fears, and hopes. It's a language without words, a melody without notes, a dance without choreography. It's a reminder that in this boundless universe, there are other beings just like us, yearning to be understood, seen, and loved.
We might not know each other personally, perhaps our paths will never cross on a bustling street or over a shared coffee, but through these words, I'm sending you a virtual embrace, filled with all the warmth and understanding I can muster. Because right now, through the enchantment of the written word, our souls have intertwined, and I hope you've felt a hint of that comforting warmth.
So, the next time you feel overwhelmed, when the world seems too vast and you too insignificant, remember there's someone, somewhere, who understands. And if you can, reach out to someone close and offer them a hug. Because at the end of the day, we all need that silent reassurance that we are not alone.
With all my warmth and understanding,
© Shoshan, 10/16/2023
Poem for a friend who is going through a rough patch
In the vastness of a darkened sky,
Where sometimes even stars tend to hide,
I know there are moments you ask "why",
And sadness within your heart does reside.
But please know, my dear friend so true,
That though I lack the answers to give,
Every day and every night, I'm here for you,
With a hug, to help you live.
For a hug is more than just a gesture kind,
It's a shelter, a place for your soul to rest,
A whispered comfort, a place to unwind,
Where your heart can unload its heavy chest.
So even if the storm is wild and loud,
And you feel everything's amiss and gone,
I'm here, waiting, quiet or loud,
With a hug to help you carry on.
May this embrace, though silent and brief,
Remind you, you're not walking this path alone,
And though at times hope may seem like a thief,
It always returns, its strength always shown.
© Shoshan
For you, who seeks solace amidst the storm, accept this embrace, filled with understanding silences, hoping to be the beacon that lights up your darkness:
"Sometimes words just aren't enough, and all we really need is a warm hug that understands without saying a thing." © Shoshan