The need for connection
upon reflection
explains the violence
unleashed in silence
within the soul, combined
with alienation of the mind.
Touch is such a powerful greed.
Three hugs a day is all we need.
Yet, too many wait endlessly
for a single, tender touch, daily.
If love does not connect us over too many days
we struggle to find connection in other ways.
The eyes of the lonely tell a story
of diminished worth, and the loss of glory
that belongs to every human being,
and keeps us from loving and truly seeing
the lonely person cowering inside;
afraid to show their loss of pride.
Shouting never brings us closer.
Flying fists simply make us cower.
Violent words have hurtful power.
We hide away from the course force
of those afraid to share lonely discourse.
Hugs would be better
to bring us together.
You may think this only a woman’s view.
I assure you men need hugs, too.
So, hug three people today.
Do not let false pride get in your way.
Thus, three hugs will come to you
and peace may one day be renewed.
annarino writes 