Thank you for your hugs,
though they are not what I need.
They lack the passing of the spark,
the spark of hope and love,
that I get from the ones
who deeply care about me.
I appreciate the care you show,
but it is not enough
to drive the clouds away
and bring back the sun.
From you I get nothing
except the feeling of arms around me.
From them I get joy and sunshine,
I get love, and that is what I need.
Their hugs hold the power
to banish the clouds-
your hugs are like a light breeze
which barely ruffles the surface.
But thank you for your hugs.
Thank you for caring enough to try.