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Hugs--Yes, Usually

When smarmy folks I KNOW dislike me
come to me with phony stuff
and nonsense they spread on so thick,
their hugs I surely will rebuff.

I-love-you hugs from sincere people—
bring ‘em on! Can’t get enough.
I’m-sorry hugs from those who mean them
never leave me in a huff.
I-GET-you hugs of understanding
build me up and bless my soul.
I’ve-missed-you hugs from friends and grandkids
thrill me, heal me, make me whole.


Date Posted: May 31, 2020

received NA in Hugs Poetry Contest judged on June 14, 2020

placed 3rd in John Hamilton's re-run contest June 16, 2020

Copyright © Janice Canerdy | Year Posted 2020

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Aditi Mishra Date: 6/17/2020 2:15:00 AM That's so true Janice. Every time I feel hugs aren't really important, I am proved wrong when I share loving hugs and feel warm. Congratulations on your win :) Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/17/2020 9:25:00 AM Thanks so much, Aditi Janice

John Hamilton Date: 6/15/2020 10:26:00 AM Nice write Janice, you got a nice placement this time round! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/17/2020 9:25:00 AM Yes! THANK YOU so much, John. I appreciate it. Janice

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/2/2020 6:16:00 PM I really really like this, Janice. I did not used to care for hugs , especially as a child. Now I do not mind them. In fact, from the right people, they are quite nice. Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/2/2020 7:35:00 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice

Rico Leffanta Date: 6/1/2020 2:09:00 PM My father always smiled when he met someone he despised, but I ignore them so they never misunderstand my feeling! Life is too short to waste on shallow people! Let them spend their time among their own kind! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/1/2020 2:15:00 PM Thanks, Rico. Janice

Silent One Date: 6/1/2020 11:16:00 AM I hate fake people, there are so many though, even those who think they are real.. Well expressed. Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/1/2020 11:30:00 AM Thanks so much, S.O. I suppose there's a bit of the phony in many of us. An example would be the much repeated "How are you?" Do I deeply care every time I say that? :-) Janice

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/1/2020 6:52:00 AM I love the verity of your message--so many beautiful lines of hugs (once that thrill) easily overshadow the fake ones. This is so well written, Janice! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/1/2020 8:13:00 AM Thank you so much, Vijay! Janice

Gershon Wolf Date: 5/31/2020 10:51:00 PM Zero tolerance for those fakes all the way,... Well on second thought, you never know... When giving someone a real hug will jar them out of their fakeness... Just a thought. Enjoyed thoroughly, Janice. ~ Corona Bear Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 5/31/2020 11:04:00 PM Thanks so much, Gershon! :-) Janice