Stranger Hugs, Stranger, still

eff me, a tiny insie winsie thought crept into the corners  
of my mind -- eyes and leaked out  
 
sad
 
..... while i was going to check my mailbox.
the nextdoor neighbor's caregiver was gettin' mail,  
as well
and my emotions -- i tried very hard to suppress
leaked out
and that caregiver HUGGED ME!!
 
i was not aware i needed that at that exact that
 
damnit !!