When I was young and a baby small I knew that hugs were free
When ever I would start to cry cuddles were given to me!
The years they passed as I grew up and still I yearn to be hugged.
But in the cities nowadays I’m more likely to be mugged.

For when we leave our childhood homes and venture far from the nest
We leave the people dear to us and miss the things that are best.
Life is great in a village small where people all know your name
But in a town the closeness goes and strangers all look the same.

In vain we tour the singles scene and hope to find someone new
That someone with a caring heart and similar points of view.
And though they offer much to us with talk and even a touch
Unless they’re close to their feelings too they can not offer much.

In this hi-tech world where we live; or should I say “Just Exist”?
Life passes by so rapidly that important things are missed.
When Sunday comes we have the chance and do the things that matter
But most weekends we stuff ourselves with foods that make us fatter!

When we take up “contact” sports is that really just for a touch?
Do we risk the injuries great because we need it so much?
Is there a way without the risk to get the comfort we crave?
Can there be a more pleasant way especially for the un-brave.

Back in bygone ages when the etiquette rules were so strong
And when to meet a maiden without chaperon was deemed wrong
The rules of chivalry found a way to circumvent the law
And if you played the game the right way you could avoid a war!

The formal Dance with all its style was bent on a single aim
To let single young girls and suitors bold hold hands and play the game.
For if they both spoke quietly and carefully to be sure
They could arrange without a fuss to meet secretly once more.

The twentieth century watched the change as Dance moved to the fore.
The Waltz swept in! Such a disgrace! In full view – on the Dance-floor!
Young men and ladies without shame brought panic to their family
They held each other far too close. They should act more formally!

Those parent’s views of Dancing today is something we’ll not know.
The Tango makes the Waltz seem tame what would they think of Mambo?
And disco dance with all the lights and blasts of sound igniting
They’d surely keep their daughters home or leastwise go down fighting.

But dancing is a pleasant way to get close to your partner.
You laugh and joke and tell tall tales but she’ll know what you’re after.
You feel her warmth and gentle touch and synchronize your movement
Your bodies flow in rhythmic ways enjoying every moment.

The way a person moves does show the state of mind they’re living
You cannot hide the truth when with your partner you are dancing.
So learn their secrets openly as on the floor you travel.
If there is stress you can be sure in dance it will unravel.

There are few ways to savour touch that can compete with dancing.
There’s safety in a crowded room when women there are playing.
But you will know with certainty before the dance is over
If she will stay a life long friend or be your children’s mother.