Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Oh, a great write on the benefits of hugging, smiles, and more. Such an easy and pleasant fix to most of what ails us. Good job. Marilyn/BeasPeas

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Thanks so much Beas Peas! I appreciate your kind words! Vance

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Exceptional

This is so funny and true! I enjoyed reading your poem. Good rhyme and even flow. Excellent word choice to enhance the theme. Nicely done and I thank you for sha

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Dear Gypsy Blue Rose: As they say "So very nice to meet you this way! I'm so glad you enjoyed this and now I'm sending giant hugs to show my gratitude for your splendid "heart tugs" and promise to visit and delight in your writing... for alas! Meeting you my dear...has been VERY exciting!! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

reply by Gypsy Blue Rose on 14-Jun-2015

did i tell you how much i like your name? it is awesome. I am letting my gray color grow and it is not as hard as I thought it would be. hahahah

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

Hugs have such beneficial side effects that it is a wonder they are not packaged and sold as a remedy for all that ails you. This is a delightful ad, poem, verse, what ever it is...thank you for sharing a great reminder to reach out and hug someone.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Thanks Debi: It seems to me that the positive emotional exchange involved in a HUG (when TRULY GENUINE) is so amazingly powerful even for just a moment that it can equal more than any drug or pill, or even a firecracker! People pay HEAPS to just find a smile, a lift ANYWHERE and yet a simple gesture of GRATITTUDE AND APPRECIATION within a HUG is a blast of positive energy! Why are we afraid to use it! ... As thou gives so does thou, receive! HOW'S THAT FOR A DEAL! Thanks again and HUGS and BLESSINGS from afar! HIS GRAYNESS: Vance

reply by w.j.debi on 14-Jun-2015

A great question, why are we afraid of something with such positive power. Gratitude and hugs to you.

reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Continuous blessings and thanks! Vance

Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

We all need to share more hugs. But with the computer age everyone's self-isolated in front of a screen and workers are compartmentalized into cubicles. We fear contamination from the touch of another.
I'm afraid hugs are having a hard time surviving.

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 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

So true and what a shame! They pay a fortune for dope and booze and only get sick for the effort after all! Yet soooo very simple, just a bit of love in a smile and hug could change the world in so many positive ways! It is all a shame! Thanks for your review and HUGS back to YOU! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

reply by barkingdog on 14-Jun-2015

It seems all we know is war. The world has a generation born to war. I don't see peace anywhere. Without it, we will destroy ourselves as the seven deadly sins take over.

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Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

and this poem gave me quite a smile:) I'll take a good dose of hugs (and of God). What a fun poem - thanks for sharing it.
teresa

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 Comment Written 14-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2015

Hi TAB: thanks so much for your uplifting message/review, and most of all my chance to get to know you! I shall come and read your work as well and hope you don't become a strange! Let's have fun! HIS GRAYNESS: Vance