Janice Canerdy Poet Rhyme

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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

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Aditi Mishra June 17, 2020 at 2:15 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 :) Janice Canerdy June 17, 2020 at 9:25 AM Thanks so much, Aditi Janice

John Hamilton June 15, 2020 at 10:26 AM Nice write Janice, you got a nice placement this time round! Janice Canerdy June 17, 2020 at 9:25 AM Yes! THANK YOU so much, John. I appreciate it. Janice

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2020 at 6:16 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. Janice Canerdy June 2, 2020 at 7:35 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice

Rico Leffanta June 1, 2020 at 2:09 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 Janice Canerdy June 1, 2020 at 2:15 PM Thanks, Rico. Janice

Silent One June 1, 2020 at 11:16 AM I hate fake people, there are so many though, even those who think they are real.. Well expressed. Janice Canerdy June 1, 2020 at 11:30 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 June 1, 2020 at 6:52 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! Janice Canerdy June 1, 2020 at 8:13 AM Thank you so much, Vijay! Janice

Gershon Wolf May 31, 2020 at 10:51 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 Janice Canerdy May 31, 2020 at 11:04 PM Thanks so much, Gershon! :-) Janice