Robert Schechter - Mistaken Identity

The "Just Because" Hug
by
Robert Schechter

Bears will hug you cause they're mean, 
    so watch out for their claws!
But I don't hug you cause I'm nice.
    I hug you just because.

There is no rule that says I must.
    There are no 'hugging laws,'
no hidden motives to discuss. 
    I hug you just because.

I do not hug you to reward
    your virtues or your flaws.
Can you guess the reason why
    I hug you?  Just because.

When life's too busy, rushing by,
    sometimes I like to pause 
and wrap my arms around you.  Why?
    I hug you just because.
                    
Just because I have two arms.
    Be glad it's not two paws!
Just because it feels so good,
    I hug you.  Just because.   


©Robert Schechter. All rights reserved.

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Through the wonders of social media, I've been lucky enough to know Robert Schechter for awhile now. He has answered many a poetry query of mine and, as you can see, can just flat out write.

I highly recommend you read (and listen to) a couple of Bob's poems that have been in Highlights - Colors and My Nose - both of which have a similar voice that makes me wonder... hmmm... is it Bob who has this wonderful world view? If it is, well, that'd just add to the reasons I'm so happy to have Robert Schechter here today as part of 30 Poets/30 Days.

Yesterday, Jill Corcoran encouraged us to Sing it Loud. Tomorrow... Nancy Bo Flood with Immigrants's Song: Coal Dust, Peppers, and Tomatoes! For more on 30 Poets/30 Days and ways to follow along, please click here.