Riding the high
The transfer of heat from one to another
is a cold, acidic, rigid form of greeting
The firm but gentle comfort of an embrace
brings acceptance, appreciation, belonging
It turns the world upside down
relaxes you
carries joy
dissolves the world around you
into a crepuscular ray of humanity
They say a good hug
lasts at least 20 seconds
but
a good hug lasts
as long as it needs to
and leaves you
riding high
for the rest of the day
Written 19 February 2019
Jina Red Nest
I like that the “crepuscular ray of humanity”