Haunting Hugs

By Harshit Vuppala

I have been afraid for a while now!

I am scared that they would find out

That they could force open the dam holding my tears

That my eyes would find the courage to finally betray me

I am afraid I have held things in for so long

Whoever would truly hug me next

Might get washed away by the ocean of my sorrow

I am scared the warmth of that embrace

Would turn cold under my sobs

I am afraid the high tides would scare them away

And I would stand alone

As the ocean decides to flood

Nobody deserves to drown under those waves

So I stare at the gate

Trying to keep them out

Could drops of water hold so much power

To hold me terrified of a hug forever?

By Harshit Vuppala