I lay there crying
it suddenly became as
silent as a haunted house
that no one dared to go in

My arms reached out
Thinking “we’re so weak”
But it slowly lowered
Just like a crane

“Plop”
I picked it up
and hugged it
as hard I could

“S-S-Snowy”
I said
“Snowy!”
My parents repeated

I chuckled as they smiled.