All I want is a hug.
I confront them with a smiling face and thumping heart wanting their warmth spread over me like rain.
There’s three of them. That strength in numbers is evident as they address me with uneasy body language.
One has hair like a vanilla candle.
Another has messy, long, fierce curls that fall like autumn leaves.
The oldest one has tresses that recall a sunflowered meadow.
Eyes roll, sighs echo, and heads shake. I never stop trying.
Our moments are sudden, like a thunderclap or hammerflash.
All I want is a hug and maybe a kiss.
****blogger’s note****
This is my personal response to two prompts – Trifecta’s “UNEASY” http://www.trifectawritingchallenge.com/ and Velvet Verbosity “every character must want something” http://www.velvetverbosity.com/2012/10/02/finding-writing-voice/#comment-3521 I have three daughters – aged 16, 9, and 8.
Today’s song is a great one from The Stone Roses. The line “hammerflash in the lightning” inspired this piece. Here’s Love Spreads. Enjoy the riff,
It’s sad when they get to the age a hug is about as appealing as cleaning out the cat box. Never hurts to try, though!
Ouch. My kids are still huggers. I’m going to need therapy when they start giving me eye rolls instead.
A hug? Sure. A kiss? You’re pushing it. As much as I loved my grandpa to pieces, I still did the air kiss for years. It was mostly because he usually had food on his face, but also because he was a dude and at that age, kissing an old dude was not on my list of priorities. In other words, take what you can get, but don’t take it personally
My 16 yr old son still lets me hug him just as long as no one else is around. Hey at least it’s something and it’s our compromise. I love how you’ve described the differences between them in such few words.
Dammit, there you go almost making want kids again.
Love your descriptions of them and your awkward approach to each other. Nicely done.
Awww, this was so good! Makes me wonder how to describe my hair
This is sweetness, in every way. And I’m loving that song
It’s a great album too. thanks
This one is my favorite this week.
thanks ruby
My three year old niece isn’t a big hugger. I suppose that’ll be a comfort when she reaches the age average kids stop wanting them.
maybe she’lll go the otehr way and get all affectionate
my oldest is a HUGE hugger and kisser and “I lover you’er” My youngest not so much. I’m curious to see how this changes as they get older.
just wait….you’ll have to beg for them
Awww. Dangit girls, hug your Daddy!!!
hahaha…that won;t work either
testing my ability to post
Also, the messiah is my sister
hammerflash in the lightning but don;t leave town
um.. should I tell Tay you posted a pic of her sticking her butt in the air. that will not earn you a hug.
she must not have seen it…i got a hug and kiss when i dropped her off
The older they get, the more those moments come at the most unlikely of times. They will look to you one day for strength, acceptance, advice, to ease their fear of transition into the world of grownups. And the hugs between grownup children and their parents are laden with thank-yous and how-did-yous, and always end with a touch of dont-let-go.
exactly…sometimes i’ll get moments of affection from them at bizarre moments. great comment
‘hair like a vanilla candle’ – awesome.
thank you david
My kids are lovers. And young. I’m aware that both of those things will change, probably right around the same time. That’s sad. Thanks for linking up.
my kids WERE that way. for the record, i got hugs AND kisses from all three earlier tonight. But, I guited them into it..LOL
This was sweet. I still melt whenever my big kids give up a hug.
thank you…i cant believe you get hugs from them
They come back around when they get older.
i hear that…i hope so. i miss them…thank vel