Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about hugs and the important role it plays in our daily lives. A hug from a friend orca child not only feels great but make the stresss of the day fall away.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018

Hi Sandra,
So right you are dear Sandra, how meaningful and comforting hugs are from your own reflections,
Thank you for sharing, with your kind compliments and lovely visit. Have a fabulous week dear!
Blessings, best wishes, Ronni

Comment from crzypnter

Excellent

Hi Ronni,

I love this one my friend, for there can be nothing stronger then a hug at times. Rather it's polite, for love or to ease ones pain it's simple but yet so powerful. Thanks for sharing my dear friend. A big hug to you. God bless
August

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018

Hi dear August,
Thank you for the great thoughts and comments dear friend. You got it so right; and a smile and big hug
for you too!!!! Glad you enjoyed it so! Take care..
Blessings always...Ronni

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Ronni, my family are all huggers...it's a love thing...LOL...I love your happy poem sweet lady...made me smile...and I love your picture...very nicely written...sending a great big hug girl...and lots of love...love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018

Hi dear Sweetie,
Happy to hear this made you smile dear, and yours is a hugging family too...best way to be!
So pleased you enjoyed it all, and indeed... A SMILE AND BIG HUG FOR YOU TOO DEAR!!!
Take care...have a terrific week.
Love always, Ronni

reply by l.raven on 06-Mar-2018

your always sooooo welcome my sweet friend...you take care as well...and have a terrific week too...love you....xxoo

Comment from nancyrabbrose

Excellent

Your poem greatly encourages hugging. Your images give a warm-feeling picture to the reader. Yes, "hugs are silent joys". Your poem reminds me of a hug I get from a lady at a meeting I go to and it truly nurtures me. Thank you. Well done.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018

Hi Nancy,
Thanks for the appreciative and complimentary comments on this. And the warm feeling effects too.
Nice of you to share how nurturing that hug is to you from that lady...that's the kind that really are
best and remain so meaningful and comforting to reflect on. Hope you have a lovely week!
Blessings, best wishes, Ronni

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

And I am sending you a big one, dear Ronni. What a jovial thing to write. I read first thing this morning, and raised a smile, despite a darkened day.
Big hugs, Ronni.
Have a great day.
RG

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018

Well hello dear RG!!!
Happy that this poem brought out a smile and jovial read for you!!!
Big smile and hug for you right back dear friend....hope you have a fantastic week and more brighter days!
Thanks again, for all your kind thoughts and wishes.
Gratefully always, Ronni

reply by RGstar on 11-Mar-2018

Hi Ronni
Just to let you know that my new work will be released in about an hour's time. I am telling you this as you are one of my fans and it will not appear in your mailbox again as it was released early by the system, unfinished, and was deleted, and will not show released again in your mailbox, but you can now read it, if you are interested to do so, and it suits your ear... with curtesy, not for the sake of stars, just the option of knowing it is available, than not knowing. It will be also on the front page.
My best wishes. :) Have a beautiful Sunday

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

I've never been a hugger and prefer to avoid them as they make me feel uncomfortable. However, some occasions make hugs good etiquette like at funerals. So, I try to behave and participate in required hugs. I'm such a weirdo, I know.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018

Hi Joy,
Indeed, not everyone is inclined toward hugging just anyone and everyone. Can understand that fully.
Depends on the person, as to whether they are someone we feel comfortable enough to hug. Hugging
total strangers is not wise; what this poem refers to, rather people we know, like, or meet sometime, some place
by chance or known from years back. Hugs at funerals is polite etiquette, and momentarily comforting for both.
You are not a weirdo in any sense, dear Joy. You are just YOU....and that is all you can or need to be...with
or without hugs...LO...
Blessings and best wishes always! Ronni

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Hello Ronni,
How I appreciate the sentiments expressed in your verse. As a mother, hugs were always given to my children; they still are. But what strikes me about your verse is the line: "Hugs are silent joys, rescues never asked." As a teacher for nearly four decades, hugs were freely given...even when the times dictated that they be not. Never was much for political correctness, and I can tell you that the hugs are still given when I see former students, and they are definitely reciprocated...The human touch is so vital to who we are...
Thank you for sharing!
diane

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2018

Hi there,
Can well understand you relating so positively on this hugs poem. Love the personal reflections you shared
on hugging in your world and life. And you are so right...the personal touch is so vital! As a teacher myself,
I hugged former students and present ones too, and they do respond and appreciate it indeed. Even
though my students are college age kids and older ( teach an elective course in The Humanities) at local
college; they still appreciate hugs too. My pleasure to share.... Have a gorgeous week...with many hugs!!
Blessings, best wishes, Ronni

Comment from His Grayness

Exceptional

AMEN and AMEN to this wonderful work of joy and gratitude which is so well done in all ways! HUGS are such an important part of the human dimension in creating the touch of love so quickly and profoundly! Wish I were there to share one with this lovely and gifted author who has hugged so many of us in so many lovely ways here on Fanstory! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance...oh dear..how much I do love thee!!

lov

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018

Hi dear Vance!
Thanks for such a kind and generous sharing of compliments and appreciations of this poem, sincerely appreciated,
as are you, always! Grateful smiles and hugs to you friend, even if a virtual one...and for sharing so many of your
own embracing and endearing ones too. Have a splendid week friend....and thanks too...FOR THE EXTRA STAR...
Blessings, love, Ronni

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

It that a picture of yourself
I love he words to your poem
It touched me dearly I was in the hospital Feb 22 and a lady will struggling to breath I told her to not to give in
I couldn't hug her yet I extend my love and strength to her by singing a song about the name of Jesus
Thank you for sharing
cookie

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018

Hi Sweetie,
Thanks for your kind thoughts, and sharing that loving and caring event with that lady, and how precious
of you to sing that song about Jesus to her! I am sure she was blessed and comforted ever so greatly.
Bless you for being the loving caretaker wherever you go and do... Yup..is picture of me...
Love, Blessings, Ronni

reply by misscookie on 07-Mar-2018

Thank you for those kind words I always asked myself what would Jesus DO?
You are a very beautiful woman inside and out.
God bless you
Cookie

Comment from nartoonla

Excellent

Hi, I agree, a hug isn't a hug at all if not given heartly. It needs to express what one cannot at times or just a reminder of shared words, gratitude, affection and more. A hug as a smile is what can make one day. similar to an apple a day keeps the doctor away... Special are they. Well done.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2018

Thank you, nartonla,
for your wonderfully affirming and appreciative comments and reflections on this poem. Sincerely
appreciated, and so happy you enjoyed the read and message. Have a gorgeous week.
Blessings, best wishes, Ronni