Hugs

Don't be alarmed by me
I've always been a hugger
In touch with my emotions
No one calls me slugger

In fact I have been known
To wear my heart on my sleeve
It really is dangerous
More than you might believe

If not for the hugging
It would have turned to ice
Instead it's toasty warm
All this hugging is so nice

If you come to see me
I'll greet you like a bear
I'll hug you really close
You'll see how much I care

Even more than giving
They are great to receive
Remember to hug a friend
It will make their heart believe

To hug is to be human
It brings joy to our face
We can release sorrow
By sharing an embrace

Something that is so simple
Can make our life worthwhile
The more of them I'm given
The larger that I will smile

My goal is to be happy
Reach out and give me a hug
From there access my heart stings
If you wish give them a tug
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Nance Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 7:56 AM
I needed a hug this morning and I found this, I hope you still have few hugs waiting for me. (hug)
A  Avatar
June 1, 2013 at 1:18 PM
this is nice. SKAT
Lamoureux Avatar
June 3, 2013 at 8:23 AM
Thanks
Buil Avatar
May 31, 2013 at 12:01 PM
Ahh! I love this one! I'm a HUGEE hugger, and I know most of my friends aren't, but I squeeze them till they can't breathe right. Haha! This was sooo good! Wish you the best in the contest!! *Huggzzz*
Lamoureux Avatar
June 3, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Hugzzzz back
Manassian Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 10:53 PM
I'm with Timothy on this one, and I now your response so....CYBER HUGS COMING AT YA! ;) I'm a great hugger as well. My students hug me all the time...even those I don't teach anymore!! My family is notoriously huggy! GREAT POEM....and no..I'm not alarmed!
Lamoureux Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 6:31 AM
It is great being part of a buggy family. Have you heard of Dr. Leo Busgalia? He was a famous Hugger and wrote a few books on love as well as taught a course on love at a major university. The course was always full to capacity. I forget the name of the University.
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 9:37 PM
this is sure to be a big winner. HUGS
Lamoureux Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 6:28 AM
I'm loving all these Hugs!
Andresen Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 3:26 AM
-Hope that you will always be happy - I'm sending you a big hug! - Lovely poem, Richard. - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 7:07 AM
Thanks Anne Lise, hugs to you too!
Hicks Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 11:59 PM
Does virtual ones count? If so I send them to you through radio-waves... consider yourself "cyber-hugged"... :)
Lamoureux Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 7:08 AM
Of course, thanks for the cyber hug.
Gorelick Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 5:35 PM
this is one way to get hugs! lol..enjoyed this a lot. BG
Lamoureux Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 5:48 PM
Hey, where's my hug * lol*
Hendricks Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 2:57 PM
Awww, sweet. Consider yourself hugged and your heartstrings tugged. Beautiful writing, Richard. Good luck in the contest with this gem. Licia ;-)
Lamoureux Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 3:28 PM
Thanks Licia, big hug back.
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