When Jody Hugged Me (from Boyhood Tales)

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jwesley
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since 2000-04-30

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Spring, Texas

0 posted 2009-09-11 06:26 PM

When Jody Hugged Me (from Boyhood Tales)

When Jody hugged me,
it was like she melted into my skin.
She flowed into me,
became an integral part of my soul,
and when we stepped apart,
my whole body yearned
to restore the connection
it had lost.
She didn't squeeze me,
or hug me tight,
she just put her arms around my neck
and was absorbed into my being.
When Jody hugged me
I always died a little between each one,
never recovering from the last.
I'm struggling with a memory,
not hurting anyone but me,
because when Jody hugged me,
I always knew I was alive
and there was no place better
I needed to be.

When Jody hugged me . . .
I was loved.

© wesley james beard, jr.
august 2009

[This message has been edited by jwesley (09-11-2009 09:20 PM).]

1slick_lady
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1 posted 2009-09-11 07:25 PM

sweettttttttttttttttt

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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2 posted 2009-09-11 07:35 PM

Wonderful...James

brneyedgrly
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since 2009-06-08

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nowhere and everywhere

3 posted 2009-09-11 07:48 PM

and breathtaking..

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
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4 posted 2009-09-11 09:33 PM

Ya know, I am always moved when I see a couple with their arms around each others waist or shoulders,
their bodies just kind of leaning into each other...it's just so endearing to me...like your poem.

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

5 posted 2009-09-11 09:41 PM

Wesley my good friend that is a very poignant poem and although sad in one sense

it shows what wonderful memories you have.
Well done and take care.

Lindsy

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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6 posted 2009-09-12 06:42 AM

quote:
She flowed into me,
became an integral part of my soul,
and when we stepped apart,
my whole body yearned
to restore the connection

You got that soooo right, dear Jimmy. There is a nostalgic touch to it, but it is so intense that it is as if you lived it NOW.

Wonderful and inspiring.

Love,
Margherita

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

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7 posted 2009-09-12 03:24 PM

I love how you carry the memory and feelings with you, Jimmy. It took me back to a boy who used to ride the entire bus loop so he could spend a few minutes alone talking with me. When I think of him, I feel -- love. He and I shared a love that I still can't define .. nor do I want to.

Love to you, my friend.

Alison

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