“HUG”

All he ever wanted was a hug
Just some form of affection to show he was loved

All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe that would’ve stopped him from becoming a thug

All he ever wanted was a hug
So he could know his father really did care

All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe he wouldn’t have got caught up in a gang life snare

All he ever wanted was a hug
Maybe that would have told him someone was there

When his father died
His anger took hold
Made him so fierce
Made him act so bold
Hitting out at the nearest person
Damaging the nearest thing
Blind rage and no consequence
Like boxing invisible enemies in an empty ring
Made him hunger for a different life
All he ever wanted was a hug
All he wanted to do was live without strife
A downward spiral, a trip to hell
Unless someone can step in
Tell him, ‘Trust me and all will be well.’
But why did it take him going to jail
Whilst inside to meet victims of crime
To learn that his actions have consequences
That taking a life means losing yours doing time.

But it took a victim to show him
All he ever needed was a hug
He got that from a stranger
Who showed him there is such a thing as love.

If such a simple act of compassion
Is all it can take…
Then let’s talk and let me give you a hug
See what a difference, together we can make.


© 15th July 2008 – 10:59am Written by Angela Edgar
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