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Sometimes you just need to see a picture of an otter hugging her new baby

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there's more power in a good strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/30/2023 2:50:00 AM

I thank you Sara for all your wonderful comments and feel l have been unfair in not answering sooner. Your Monoku is so so sweet, I love some some animals rub noses, some cubs are carried in their moms mouth, kangaroos lovingly carry their babies in their pouhces' and of course you show us what otters do.Its cuteness makes this poem a fav. for me. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/30/2023 4:49:00 AM

thank you, Jennifer, for your visit and for acknowledging my comments on your poetry. I do enjoy reading it. Thank you for sharing some 'cute' animal information. Glad you liked the picture...and I'm most grateful for the fav...means a great deal to me. Happy New Year, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 12/30/2023 2:14:00 AM

Dear Sara, So true, although im not a hugger, i do love hugging my son and my beloved. Otherwise i get very awkward with hugs. I think we all have different language of love, for me words are as important as actions, constant reassurance and reminders through poetic words too are as warm as hugs. But your micropoem here is soul hitting and so powerful and it convinced me that there’s nothing as warm as a heartfelt hug shared .. love always your poems, and cute picture. Sending you light always

Silent One
Date: 12/30/2023 6:59:00 AM

She is a big hugger, Sara, Ink loves hugging like a cuddly teddy bear... unless they mess up her make up or posh clothes... :)))

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/30/2023 4:51:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, dear Ink, and for sharing your hug dynamic :-) I agree...we all express and receive love. Words for me create an aura of trust and are of equal importance to building a relationship. Sometimes, though, I feel compelled to hug someone because I perceive they need it...sending you an e-hug and heartfelt wishes for a positive new year, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 12/29/2023 5:15:00 PM

Adorable!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/30/2023 4:49:00 AM

thank you!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/29/2023 11:38:00 AM

Perfect, Sara Pangie

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/29/2023 4:21:00 PM

thank you, Pangie!

Tonye George

Date: 12/29/2023 10:08:00 AM

I love this. I love it. Says a whole lot and wraps my thighs with my favourite words. Actions over words. I'd choose a strong hug than words of the mouth anytime. Compliments of the season Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/29/2023 4:22:00 PM

thank you, Ms. Tonye, for your visit and for your lovely comments. Have a splendid New Year, Sara

Paul Bell

Date: 12/29/2023 8:24:00 AM

Definitely, the human touch is all you need.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/29/2023 4:22:00 PM

agree...we can all do so much when the human touch is involved.

Yann Rolland

Date: 12/29/2023 7:58:00 AM

lovely poem, i 'll try to think the message now, i was suspicious before, you convinced me, thanks sara, meilleurs voeux 2024

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/29/2023 4:24:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Yann...glad my words were convincing. Wishing you a Happy New Year. As we say in Germany, Alles Gute zum neuen Jahr! (not German, just of German descent...studied German)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/29/2023 7:40:00 AM

So true Sara, actions often speak louder than words. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/29/2023 4:24:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Tom. Appreciate your consistent support. Sara

Lin Lane

Date: 12/29/2023 7:18:00 AM

We're all animals of the realm, and all mothers love their young. Just look at Mama's face to know the tenderness of her emotions. You're right about the power of a genuine, heartfelt hug. Your poem is as beautiful as the otter's captured in this photo, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/29/2023 4:26:00 PM

you captured the essence of the photo quite well, Lin. Nothing like a mother's love. Nothing more special than being loved and understood. Thanks for your continued support, hugs, Sara

Silent One

Date: 12/29/2023 6:02:00 AM

Aww this is so sweet.. You are right there in nothing more powerful or warmer than an affectionate hug.. If anything speaks through actions then it is a hug my friend.. I bet Bill gives the best hugs.. My boo gives great hugs too, although it normally me hugging her.. she is so tiny..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/29/2023 4:27:00 PM

thank you, Silent One, for your visit and kind words. You're right, Bill gives great hugs. I suppose I do to now that I think of it...from the get go he called me his 'cuddles bear.' True story. Glad your 'boo' gives great hugs...sometimes they seem to be the essence of life. Wishing you a hug-filled weekend, Sara