Hold me.
Ask me how I am.
Ask me what’s on my mind.
How I’ve spent my day.
What’s the book I’m reading.
Hug me for the sake of the hug, nothing more.
And offer me more, just because we can.
Look me in the eye and tell me you care.
Hold my hand.
Join me without asking me what I want you to do.
Sit by my side.
Show me the new flower that blooms.
Don’t say it’s nothing, tell me what is.
Be with me.
Alenka H., 2022