Sitting alone <br />And peeping <br />Through the memories <br />With the blurry eyes <br />The things <br />That I missed the most <br />Were the strong shoulders <br />Of Mom and Dad <br />The loving touch <br />And the silent hugs <br />That they offered <br />Without hesitation <br />Whenever I needed......<br /><br />Seema Chowdhury<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-silent-hug/