Maia Borensztein

War of the Hug

I’m home!

A lengthy embrace,

Your attempt at escape:

A subtle slide back.

But I keep you here

In the trap of my arms,

In my taut grip,

For as long as I want.

Ha,

Ha ha

Ha.





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