you know that feeling

you know that feeling

when you start to hug yourself

in bed

alone

tears falling down your face

sprinting to catch your breath

curling up into a ball

like you are still in the womb

wishing that someone could just give you a hug

that someone could just hold your hand

and tell you that it will be okay

that these tears are temporary

that your chest won't always feel this tight

that this feeling is fleeting

that pain can be undone

that nothing is forever

and even that is okay

i can only wish

that you know this feeling