Cuddles
Not an apple, but a cuddle, keeps the doctor away,
Yes, a cuddle a day, not an apple a day; I say.
And not just I, but others too, are saying the same thing,
Knowing that daily cuddles greater improvement will bring.
Though apples improve one’s health, cuddles improve health more so,
Thus, right throughout one’s lifetime, cuddles shouldn’t ebb but flow.
Cuddles and relationships together were meant to go,
As nothing like a cuddle helps make relationships grow.
Cuddles make the world go ’round, they’re like water and sunshine,
They cause seeds to spring and grow, that ’round others’ lives entwine.
They are love’s way of saying, “You mean everything to me,”
They’re love’s outward expression that says, “Yours affectionately.”
Big hugs, little hugs, cute hugs, sweet hugs — yes, all bring pleasure,
They’re beautiful moments in time, everyone can treasure.
Long hugs, short hugs, firm hugs and tender hugs — they’re all love’s way,
For love knows any cuddle even more love will convey.
They can lift a person up when they’re feeling rather low,
Add to someone’s happiness, leave folk with a warmth and glow.
Cuddles help to emphasize what love whispers in the ear,
And love hopes that some cuddles every day you’ll want to share.
Yes, a cuddle given daily such a lot of good will do,
Though more than one is better, and I’m not just meaning two.
Personally, I love hugs, as that’s just the way I’m made,
For I’m a human being for whom hugs are custom-made.
I’d rather have a cuddle than an apple any day,
Even though apples are great, and health-wise, certainly pay.
And I’m sure I’m not alone, as cuddles, apples outweigh,
For an apple, unlike a cuddle, “I love you,” can’t say.
By Lance Landall
Squeeze Me
Could I have a squeeze, please — that’s right, a cuddle, hug,
One that’ll make me feel good, and at my fluttering heart tug,
A big squeeze, a loving squeeze, a really think you’re neat squeeze,
Yes, one that’ll have me beaming, one that’s tailor-made to please?
Oh, please can I have a squeeze — one that’ll have me gasp for air,
One that'll give me goose bumps, even electrify my hair,
An I won’t let you go hug, a hug that would please a bear,
A beaut hug, even cute hug, one that’ll say how much you care?
Please can I have a squeeze — one that’ll say, “No one else but you,”
One that will leave me glowing, and tingling all over too,
Yes, a squeeze I’ll remember, a hug that’ll remain,
One that’ll set off fireworks, ignite charges in my brain?
Pleeeeease. I only want one — at least for now. I’ll close my eyes!
Quickly, before I open them, or you’ll spoil that surprise.
I’m waiting...come on...please don’t be a big tease...JUST SQUEEZE ME!
Oops, now I’ve done it — and I was waiting so patiently.
By Lance Landall
Have you read my poem "It's Very, Very Scary", found on the Author page?
