A Hug is Priceless

INTRO: As we soon will be entering the Christmas time of giving, I have re-recorded this poem which was one of the first poems I published on my new podcast back in April 2021. I recorded it at the beginning of the Covid 19 lockdown in my hometown of Australia when hugs were not permitted. It was sad to publish it at that time, as I feared that the world would fall out of the habit of giving hugs.

But now that life is getting back to normal, well in Australia at least, I wanted to record it again fresh. It is good to see that we have not lost the desire to give hugs to each other. I hope and pray that this will be the case in the countries that are facing another winter of Covid breakouts because hugs that are given by someone who loves and cares for us, are priceless and important for our good health both physically and emotionally. Thank you to my regular reader and listeners who have supported me from my humble beginning. Beverley Joy.

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PODCAST – A Hug is Priceless

You look like you need

The gift of a hug

As loving arms around you wrap

Into familiar arms, relax.

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Cry your tears, speak your mind

Ask ‘What if?’ And wonder ‘Why?’

‘If only I did this or that’

You say through tears of regret.

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Let your stress release

From your head to your feet

It’s Ok. Draw on their strength

For today you receive what tomorrow you give.

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Just stay there a moment

Don’t think ‘What’s next?’

This hug is for you

A spontaneous gift.

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You won’t be judged or criticized

You won’t be given advice

On what’s wrong or right

Just simply stay and rest awhile.

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A hug needs no words

It speaks through its touch

Calming despair, dispelling fear

Gives strength to face the coming week.

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So, give a hug, take a hug

Ask nothing in return

For there is nothing to replace it

Because a hug is priceless.

Beverley Joy © 2012 of Simply Story Poetry. All Rights Reserved.

You may also like my poem titled ‘Friendship‘ and ‘A True Friend in Time of Need.’

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