In a moment of madness 

I don’t really know why

We shared a fleeting hug 

As we said goodbye

 

When the deed was done

We had broken the law

Quickly apologised to each other 

Guilty of what others saw

 

Always made so welcome  

Every visit we make

Hugs come naturally to us 

A gesture we give and take

 

Walked away, head held in shame

How did I forget the rule

Such sadness and disgrace I felt

For being just another fool

 

Sleepless night, racked with guilt 

Brushed my angry tears away 

A simple hug is now a heinous act

For my crime, a price to pay

 

There is a lesson to be learned 

A hug is a dangerous thing

From this day forward, remember 

The pain a simple hug can bring