'hug a Stranger'

his unexpected request
mesmerized by his physique
his wish became my command
I hugged a stranger 

01/05/2011

*one of the 
crazy things I did
last month* lol
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Fraser Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Och darn it, why wasn't I in South Africa when this happened. Such a lovely spontaneous reaction Wilma......:)
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 8:12 PM
And me? :-(. I'm a stranger if you want me to be
Onclaud Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 12:08 AM
oh, the call of complete abandon wilms! sizzling and warm! :) huggs, nette
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM
NIce story you told me about this one,Wilma!
Mehta Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM
very romantic and adventurous experience, Wilma
Foulk Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 10:16 AM
loved this piece of great poetry you wrote Wilma, but i would be afraid to hug a stranger, might get punched. but in bible times they kissed on the cheek whenever they met a stranger or a brother or sister. thank you for reading and commenting on Heart of Gold.
Brown Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Wilma. I see the weekend was good to you and helped you find the inspiration to write and share your poetry with us. Love, Carol
Blevins Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Nice reading, I am a hugger too!!! Thank You, Wilma...MAB
Sweetheart Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Well he sure sounds like someone one would want to hug Wilma.. and we do this a few times a week visiting the children's hospitals and senior centers .. strangers when we arrive..friends when we leave bringing smiles.. u did a very good deed luv..
Horne Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 3:42 AM
LOL I hope strange guys don't come up to me in the street and ask for a hug - especially if they have BO or nits!
Poet Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 1:01 AM
Like Andrea I also want to know the background!LOL.Yes u are right it is by Gandhi.My Fav quote.It is there in my FB profile.---kash
K. Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 12:46 AM
ahahaha!! seeing your title alone made me laugh, remembered this-- so hmmm any new updates on huggy guy?? oh. that doesn't sound right, haha either he sells Huggies diapers or wears 'em... oops! but yup, this only goes to show how you just about make guys crazy over you-- who's next?? speaking of-- hugs to you :D
Dietrich Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Hey, it would be neat to know the backgrond of this little poem, Wilma. It was a fun read. LUv, Andrea
Devonshire Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 9:46 PM
I we gave hugs more freely, I think this would be a better world, Wilma. Love the thought of hugging a stranger and bonding with someone new. I'll let you know how the EKG turns out. Thanks for your good wishes. Love, Carolyn
Dufresne Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Well now that's the first time I ever wished I was a stranger......Hugs to you anyway Wilma! Cool poem
A   Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 3:42 PM
No this is not crazy.. but normal... I have done that before.. gave strangers friendly hugs... lol... I'm crazy I guess... once a man was sad... and by the phone... I asked him if he needed a hug... he said yes... well glad I made him feel better... and on a plane I hugged a stranger... lol... thought I was gonna.. die... well enjoyed your write...p.d.
Kendrick Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Now you have me wondering who and why..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
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