"greet those around you,"
said the pastor on that sunday mornin'.

handshakes, hugs, and hellos
in every corner couldn't compare;
it was all background music
to the melody we shared.

a look of pure shock
i can guarantee
was splashed across my face
as you turned towards me.

and before i knew it-

i was pulled closer
and held with a firmness
as our bodies closed the gap
arms wrapped in earnest.

we could be a perfect match,
your head rested above mine,
as the comforting warmth
sent chills down my spine.

and for that sliver of a moment,
it was just me and you;
and for that fraction of time,
we broke through.

everything from the past
seemed to fade away
as forgiveness took over
and flooded my veins.

almost as if
no time had passed,
safe in your half embrace
wanting it to last.

as soon as it started
it came to an end,
but in those seconds
we were best friends again.