The Obligatory Hug Poem by Chuy Amante

What comes from deep within?
Does it manifest spiritually
and physically?
When is a big hug perfect?
Big? long, hard, quicky,
a shoulder bounce, a hip grab...

what would it look like for:
a college lover
your first kiss
your big sister
your ex-mother in law
a baby
a new acquaintance
your ex 25 years later
your competitor
your new spouse, wedding day
a puppy lover
a puppy
with one who wants to heal with you?

Long hugs are real
quickies are obligatory