THE O IN XOXO

what feels better in closeness
than both of us
needing and giving a hug
at the same time

the O part of our favorite xoxo
greetings and feelings
is no less grand than
the sweetest or passionate X

I love it when we both feel the need
for that holiday O moment
of positive reinforcement
renewing the yearly subscription

that familiar touch we now crave
that says it all
so simply again and again
pledging so much

arms lovingly around each other
link us together and more
so all see the real O
in our l-O-v-e, darling

so wrap this renewed O gift
as a visual under the tree
xOxO, my favorite hugger
Merry X-mas from me

(c) 2002 Rennie Lorca