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I’m fortunate to be married to the master hugger, fellow poet Bill Baker. He’s a loving, compassionate man who hugged me almost non-stop for months as I healed from rotator cuff surgery and coped with the painful post-surgery physical therapy. He never tired of my moods, my discomfort, and my fear that I may never be normal again. His hugs are amazing! PS Today, October 10th, is the anniversary of our first date.

When the right person hugs you, it's like medicine for the soul, a healing balm of hope and love. hug me till I feel okay hug me till the pain goes away hug me, tell me everything will be okay hug me, let me tell you my fears hug me, wipe away my tears hug me, tell me about our yesteryears hug me till I feel secure hug me so life I can endure hug me till this emptiness is cured hug me till I feel safe again hug me, take me to a higher plane where love, peace, hope, and eternity reign

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Steven Young

Date: 10/17/2023 10:40:00 AM

Mmmm... now I need to hug someone. Warm and moving, Sarah.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 2:07:00 PM

thank you, Steven, for stopping by....hope you get a hug today. Thanks for your kind words...okay, here's an e-hug :-) Enjoy your evening, Sara

Paul White

Date: 10/15/2023 2:27:00 PM

Well just let me say this wow to know a love like this is amazing. And they say actions speak louder than words. When you feel safe in the arms of the one you love. No words need to be spoken. Love your poem's and I Will be reading them All peace and happiness to you

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/17/2023 2:06:00 PM

thank you, Paul, for reading my poem and for your enthusiastic and warm response and comments. I agree, in the arms of the one you love, the world goes away and one feels safe like a child again. Thanks for reading all my poems. I'm so grateful that you are. Have a joyous Tuesday evening, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/10/2023 8:02:00 PM

Sweetness and light to both of you, Sara and Bill... btw, I have now crowned you, by the authority which no one in his right mind would vest in me --- CUTEST COUPLE ON THE SOUP! Excelsior!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/11/2023 4:06:00 AM

thanks for the visit, Gershon, and for the illustrious title. You made our morning. Take care today! You're the best!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/10/2023 6:16:00 PM

Aww. Happy Anniversary to you and Bill Sara! What a perfect gift, for the perfect huggable couple. I love this! I hope there are many more for you to celebrate!:)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/11/2023 4:07:00 AM

awww, thank you...your comments were sweet and uplifting. Appreciate you stopping by. Enjoy your day, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/10/2023 5:03:00 PM

Happy first day anniversary to both of you. If you have room for one more...here's a big hug from me. Have a wonderful day my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/11/2023 4:08:00 AM

ahh, thank you for the e-hug, Jerry. We appreciate your sending one our way. Wishing you a pleasant, poetic day, our poet friend. Hugs, Sara :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/10/2023 1:07:00 PM

wow, you are a lucky gal. I can't even fathom this kind of a husband. Sweet poem. Also thanks for your thoughtful comments on my recent posts.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 1:14:00 PM

You're right, Andrea, I am lucky. My hubby is a keeper for sure--a rare individual and man. Thanks for your consistent comments to my poems as well. I'm grateful for you. Have a pleasant afternoon & evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/10/2023 10:35:00 AM

I wanted to express how wonderfully great both of you are on the occasion of your first date anniversary. Sara and Bill, your hearts are real and loving, radiating warmth and goodwill to all those around you. Your affection for each other is like perfectly written poetry, full of subtle intricacies and deep feelings. It is a genuine, intense, and enduring love. As I rejoice in this milestone with you, I give you my deepest prayers for many more years of tender affection, joy, and cherished remembrances.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 1:12:00 PM

dearest Sotto...your kind words touched my soul (and Bill's too). We both appreciate you and the things you said about us and our affection for one another. Your right, our affection is full of intricacies and deep feelings. We are grateful you're rejoicing in today's milestone (40 years ago). Thanks for your prayers as well. You're a special man & gifted poem. Sara

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/10/2023 8:50:00 AM

Hugs to you both Sara and Bill on the anniversary of your first date. Love the poem and the love you share… Belle

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 1:13:00 PM

thank you, Ms. Belle, for stopping by and sharing our anniversary date. I'm grateful you can see the love we share. Have a pleasant afternoon, Sara

Arlo Parker

Date: 10/10/2023 8:39:00 AM

Amazing how a hug can insulate against so many ills. Like an embrace of consolation and security. You’re a blessed lady!! :-))

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 1:09:00 PM

Thanks for your wise words, Arlo. You're right, an embrace of consolation and security is comforting and insulates us from life's ills. Yes, I am a blessed lady. Thanks for the visit. enjoy your Tuesday afternoon, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/10/2023 8:31:00 AM

A person who is full of compassion would welcome such hugs. Blessings.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/10/2023 7:06:00 AM

“ When the right person hugs you, it's like medicine for the soul, a healing balm of hope and love.” omg yess i agree! My beautiful sara! You have no idea how this post made me smile! Literally! Beaming! My favorite poetic couple ever! You both look so beautiful together and your words express pure love! So adorable and so true! May God always keep you both together in this serene place, in love forever! You both are an inspiration!a fave for me! I love ur makeup, hair n what youre wearing too!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 8:22:00 AM

Thank you, dearest, Ink, for reading my poem and for your touching comments. I am grateful that the words made you smile...and that we're you're favorite poetic couple. That made me smile. I believe God is with us every day keeping us together. Thanks for the kind words about my makeup, hair, and outfit. That picture is one of my favorites of us. Thanks for your enthusiasm and support, hugs, Sara

Karen Jones

Date: 10/10/2023 6:14:00 AM

This is so sweet and romantic! You guys are relationship goals examples. I am glad God saw to it you had on October 10 your first date. Keep on cruising the rivers of love. Hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 8:23:00 AM

thank you, Karen. We'll keep on cruising poetically down the river of love. Your comment was sweet. Thank you, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/10/2023 5:53:00 AM

Endearing words of love and longing. Loving, caring, thoughts. BIG congrats on your special anniversary. You look so happy together.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 8:25:00 AM

thanks for the visit, Vijay, and for your thoughtful comments. We were happy in that picture, one of my favorites. Most days we are happy...but like most couples, we have our unhappy times and occasional challenges. Have a wonderful day, Sara

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/10/2023 5:15:00 AM

So beautiful! I adore this one :) faved

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 8:26:00 AM

thank you for stopping by and for your comment. I'm delighted you adored the poem. I appreciate you faving the poem. Enjoy your day, Sara

Jack Ellison

Date: 10/10/2023 5:02:00 AM

October 10th... special day! Congratulation!!!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/10/2023 8:26:00 AM

thank you, sweet Jack. Have a wonderful day, Sara