Joshua Seigal
2 x WINNER - Laugh Out Loud Award (2020, 2023)
WINNER - The People's Book Prize (2022)
WINNER - Reading Rocks Book Award (2024)
You’re Never Too Big for a Hug
You’re never too big for a hug.
Some folk strut around feeling smug
but when the tears roll
and you’re losing control,
you’re never too big for a hug.
You’re never too old for a squeeeeeeeeeeze,
for life offers few guarantees.
So when you’re disjointed
and feel disappointed
you’re never too old for a squeeze.
You’re never too tough for a cuddle
if you are confused and befuddled.
When clouds gather in
and you feel in a spin,
you’re never too tough for a cuddle.
You’re never too cool for embraces.
You may think you know where your place is,
but if you’re left out
do not be in doubt —
you’re never too cool for embraces.
You’re never too big for a hug.
It’s nice to feel cosy and snug.
So turn to your neighbour
and do them a favour
and give them the gift of a HUG.
(published in Welcome to My Crazy Life)