Never hug a thistle

It is easy to explain

A thistle is so prickly

And it gives you lots of pain

Though you try to cuddle

And hold it more and more

A thistle doesn’t want it

And makes you very sore

Never hug a thistle

Though her blossom’s like a star

If you try to get too close

She will leave you with a scar

Though you hold it to your heart

And you stroke its fuzzy leaves

The thistle with its stabbing thorns

Will really make you bleed

If you’ve ever hugged a porcupine

You know just how they bristle

Well the same thing happens often

When you try to hug a thistle

Never hug a thistle

I’ve said this twice or thrice

A thistle doesn’t like it

She just isn’t very nice

So, if you know a thistle

And I think perhaps you do

Keep your distance and just whistle

Or she will damage you

By Diane E. Dockum

June 9, 2013