Please, just hug me; that's all I really want.

As we embrace, let your words soothe like gentle whispers,
Assuring me that everything's going to be alright.
When I surrender to the flood of tears,
Unable to contain the emotions that overwhelm me.
Please, hold me close.

Don't push me away when I seek refuge on your shoulder.
As tears stream down my face and apologies escape my...