Safe Or Not

Everyone deserves a hug.
A kiss, a warm touch.
Closeness and reassurance.

Love.

Even more so when you’re still radioactive.
We’ll get through this.

We’ll find a way.



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Posted on February 1, 2020

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/5/2020 4:53:00 PM

The people who need the hugs the most are the ones who are the least likely to get them, unfortunately.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/5/2020 8:58:00 PM

So so so true. Sad.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/5/2020 12:45:00 PM

It's a hard situation when someone's being radiated; so many endure such. A lot in my own family. Well penned.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/5/2020 8:59:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, ML.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/2/2020 4:21:00 PM

Ee gads. Geiger counter at the ready! Poetry hugs, Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/2/2020 6:20:00 PM

Thanks~ Hugs from a safe distance. LOL

Ann Gilmour

Date: 2/1/2020 6:01:00 PM

Hugs are what I miss the most, so sending lots to you both dear friend. With love and hugs from Ann xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/1/2020 6:12:00 PM

Thanks. Hugs to you, Ann. Line xx

Jan Allison

Date: 2/1/2020 2:30:00 PM

Sending big hugs line:-) nothing would prevent me from giving my hubby a hug especially at a time like that after treatment is over: forthe day... surelyin this technological age they can overcome the issue: -) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/5/2020 9:01:00 PM

Got news - so much less drastic than feared... gloves for 24 hours for body fluids. I know - TMI (too much information)

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/1/2020 2:46:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jan. Don't know details yet but could be pretty drastic for the one week following each heavy duty radiation treatment... Each day is enough of a challenge without worrying about the future...