Natasha L Scragg Poet Free verse

What's In A Hug

A hug is love expressed without words
A hug means different things
A hug tells a person, "you are not alone"
A hug assures a partner that they are that special one
A hug helps a child to feel safe and secure
A hug says, "I've missed you! Long time, no see"
A hug is that touch every human needs
Releiving the ache a crying heart bleeds
A hug may be sent if the distance is vast
A hug can make someone else's day
A hug offers the deepest comfort we all need

So I hope my hug succeeds 
To scatter warmth like spreading seeds
Love enveloped in a glow
To say you mean more than you know

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Nette Onclaud July 24, 2026 at 11:12 PM according to psychology, man needs at least 8 hugs or warm touches a day to survive...heartwarming piece, natasha ! Natasha L Scragg July 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM Thanks Nette, and thank you for sharing this interesting fact. It just shows how valuable these expressions of affection are in life and in our relationships :-D

Karen Jones July 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM Aw this is sweet! Enjoyed Natasha! Natasha L Scragg July 24, 2026 at 11:15 PM Thanks Karen :-D

Alison A Smith July 24, 2026 at 6:54 PM Thank you for this heart warming hug of a poem. Natasha L Scragg July 24, 2026 at 11:15 PM You're welcome Alison :-D x

Dorothy Gibbons July 24, 2026 at 5:33 PM Awwww I love this full of tender heart care bear please tell me you love care bears too.. I do coz like you I'm huggy bear sprinkling the love on your page. ~ ~~~ hugzzz <3 <3 Natasha L Scragg July 24, 2026 at 11:11 PM Thanks Dorothy, :-D I think I remember care bears advertised when I was little, they are those different bright coloured ones with a heart on them? Have I remembered right. My huggy buddy is the one you've seen :-D sending love to you too :-D <3 with a hug of course lol :-D

Ray Zottola July 24, 2026 at 2:52 PM Super! Hugs are calming aren't they? If you have a moment to read "Hugs for a spouse". On my page. I would appreciate your feedback since you like hugs too! : ) Natasha L Scragg July 24, 2026 at 11:07 PM Thanks Ray, I've read and commented, like the balance your poem offers :-D ... yes, hugs soothe the soul. They often translate more than the words we can think to say.

Ink Empress July 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM Awwn this is so beautiful and soul warming dear Natasha, altho I am not a very hugszie person, I still resonate with the depth of what youv expressed and conveyed here so poetically! Kindness rules! And is a beautiful thing! And can save so many! Pleasure reading ~ Sending you light always :) Natasha L Scragg July 24, 2026 at 1:36 PM Thank you :-D I'm a hugger lol ... its one of those actions that are louder than words. Some how the meaning translates when one doesn't know what to say to the other :-D sending warmth Ink Empress and thank you for your kind comments .