Needing Hugs

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Fri, 07 Aug 2020
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27 comments
 

When a mother's voice captures time

special as an angel's kiss,

gentle flutter of wings,

quivering leaves in

captured breeze,

 

my innocence yearns to converse

of better times when dreams were fresh,

you were my rainbow when times were harsh,

I miss the closeness of your warm arms

tried hugging trees...it wasn't enough,

 

when music occupies memories

I'm drowning in many tears,

lyrics reminding me of you

that kind heart of mum I once knew.

 

I know you rest in peace...I should leave

well alone, but at this time just can't get

you out my mind, compassion's missing

in this world of mine.

 

Now here in careworn times no chance for

closeness, quality of life is wearing mask,

keeping distance on doorstep no chance

of hugs.

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Comments

Submitted by onemorething on

I'm sure we are all offering you a hug across the internet, Jenny, reading this. A lovely poem that is a beacon for your mum's kindness and how much she meant to you. She clearly passed her kind-hearted ness on to you too as this is always apparent in all your poems (they are always full of love)  and how you communicate with others. Rachel.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Hugging a tree sounds like a great idea, a teddybear too is very affective!

 

Submitted by celticman on

sad words Jenny, but there's love there and that's always good. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Big hugs from me too Rachel. There's a warm feeling when words can be shared, it makes me feel wanted and I care so much about a lot of people on here. There's nothing better than feeling loved.

I will be back to read others work when I'm feeling a little better, but for now thank you. Also the cherries are very welcome.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tom,

I didn't quite get the feeling from tree hugging, it felt a little one sided if you know what I mean.

Teddy bears are great, but there's nothing like the human touch.

Big cyber hugs from me.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

A teddybear works for me.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Jack,

I just hope I can snap out of this period of crying, it's very tiring and leaves me drained, especially in this heat. Hopefully by writing my feelings down, it will pass.

I hope you are keeping well. Really looking forward to getting back to my happy self again. Being a part of abc tales is what keeps me going.

Much love and big hugs to you and yours.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I think it is time now to realise how 'rule-tired' and 'hug-hungry' most people around us are.

It's harder still to try to give an 'eye-smile-hug' when wearing masks, but I think it is good if we can try, and so encourage and be encouraged in the tendency to dreariness Maybe waving a cheery hand at the same time. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by littleditty on

Here is a *hug*. Your poems are often as warm as a hug...bring back all that love you put out there and feel it around your shoulders this eve. Tis a beautiful eve x

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Hi Jenny. Hug from me too :0) Missing my Dad just now. Even when I knew there was nothing he could do about something, just his caring made it seem not so bad. But I am glad he is spared what's happening these days.

There is so much of your kindness woven through ABC since you joined! Over and over again when reading work posted ages ago, there are supporting comments from you, you have encouraged and welcomed so many writers! Am not a sociable person at all, not close to my family and things you have written have made me feel so much better,  to know someone so kind and thoughtful is in the world. Your Mum sounds the most wonderful, warm person to have inspired such deep and true feelings in you, so strong still  and no one can fill your spirit and heart the way she did. But you are strong and brilliant, too. Your lawnmower poem sounded so bad, the virus really took it out of you. But even so you wrote a poem with your unique way of looking at things, cutting through cliches, using fresh images that no one else could have, then wonder why not? as they seem obvious because they are perfect. As though every thing, every person you look at, you find something new, make a positive.

If hugging trees is one sided, maybe ABC could be a kind of tree too? But in this tree, you are in the sap of the trunk, making it grow tall and strong? And if you have a problem then the rest of the tree will try to help, because you are so important!!!

So take care of yourself :0) You are special to LOTS  of people!

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Very well deserved cherries for this wonderful poem. I'm so sorry to hear things are hard for you Jenny, and am joining the long queue of people sending you virtual hugs, though you're right, there's no substitute for the reassurance of real hugs. Let's hope it won't be too long before we can give and recieve them again. I hope you'll join us at our virtual reading night later on this month? I know you said before you weren't keen on reading your poems aloud, but it would be lovely if you could join the audience. If you need any info/help using zoom just get in touch - in the meantime, I hope you feel better soon xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

I'm overwhelmed at the many warm comments recieved. You'll never know how much help they've given me at this time. 

Rhiannon there's such a lot of changes going on at the moment I don't know what to think. You are right about those eye smiles that are great even with a mask on. I don't know about you but I'm finding the mask very difficult to cope with in this heat and my glasses keep getting steamed up when I breathe, it just seems so un-natural to wear them, but hey ho we're all in the same boat so I suppose it's something I just have to live with.

Your comments are always most welcome. Big hugs go out to you at this time and I hope you and yours are keeping well.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi Jenny, I've had to try to remember to put my glasses on top of the mask, and they don't seem to steam up so easily. I wrote a short verse about the lack of hugging a short while ago:

https://www.abctales.com/story/rhiannonw/warm-greeting

Rhiannon

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Littleditty,

I'm feeling that hug and it's so good. Sending out a big warm hug to you too. Thank you for your kind words they mean a lot.

Jenny. x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

what can I say? You sound exactly the same as me. I don't really have any family apart from my son, so I rely on my partner who has nine grandchildren. His two eldest girls came around to see us and stood on the path outside, I was desperate to go and hug them, but knew it wouldn't be the right thing to do. I have always been a hugger, but know that some don't appreciate this, it's just the way I am.

Isn't it strange how suddenly after many years we still grieve our parents who have passed on and meant so much to us. Like you I'm glad they're not here to experience this awful time. I just wish I could spend a day with my mum, then it would be a comfort. 

I love your idea of abc tales being like a tree and I'm part of the sap making it big and strong, what an amazing way of looking. I don't feel so alone now and am encouraged by your words.

Thank you so much for your kind words Di, I'm feeling a lot better now. Much love and hugs to you and yours.

Jenny. x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

like many other writers and readers out there, I don't know where I'd be without abc tales. For me it's been an addiction from the moment I joined in 2010 and has always felt like one big family that comes and goes over time. I loved Di's idea of abc tales being like a tree and we're the sap that makes it strong.

Life is hard for me at the moment, as I know it is for many people. Mum was always able to pick me up when I was down, yet I feel guilty that I wasn't there for her at a time of darkness, having no idea of what she was going through.

I never want to be one of those like my mum who couldn't or wouldn't reach out for help when it's needed, leaving problems to fester,  which is why abc tales is so special.

About the virtual reading night, I would love to be involved in it, but have no idea what it involves, not being technically minded. I've never even heard of zoom I'm so far behind the times. I'll think about it and contact you to find out more if I decide to go ahead.

Hope you understand and know that I have loved every moment of being part of abc family.

Many thanks for the kindness shown on here, it's been overwhelming and just such a good feeling.

Virtual hugs to you and thank you again for helping me through this time.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Jenny, Zoom is really easy, honestly, and I'd be happy to talk you through fixing it up. All you need is a phone or a computer - Also Di (if you're looking at this too) - it would be so nice if you both managed to join in, even if you don't want to speak yourselves, you are both treasured members of ABCTales and it would be really good to 'see' you. email me at claudine@abctales if you want. Luigi is going to perform, by the way -and hudson moon - how could you possibly miss that??? laugh

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Jenny? About face masks - don't know if it is different in England, but up here we are allowed to wear "visors" which are really just a screen made of thin see through plastic attatched to elastic which goes round the back of your head. It is  MUCH  easier to breath with than a mask? You can just wash it in the sink with washing up liquid if it needs cleaning and I've had mine weeks and is still fine? It was about £3 on Amazon

take care of yourself xxx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

thank you for your message about the masks. I do wear the glasses over the top of the mask, but constantly have to keep adjusting. I only wear it when I'm in the shops so it's not too bad, just very hot and stuffy.

I'll have a look at your poem and thanks  again.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

Thank you for coming back and offering to help with setting up zoom. I'm still thinking about it, will let you know if I decide to go ahead.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello Di,

I know what you mean about the visors. I've just spent a lot of money on these masks and can't really afford to spend anymore. I really only wear a mask when in shops, or on the bus, so will stick with the masks, but thank you for the thought.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Hades502 on

Hey Jenny, I really dig the dual thing you have going on here, I suppose mostly about missing your mom, but also it relates to the stress a lot of people are having right now, being sequestered from others, feeling lonely. Great work.

GGHades502

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hello GGHades502,

You are right there are many people who feel the isolation and are unsure of the future. I'm starting to come through this dark period right now, but still get days where I'm unsure what to think, I suppose it's all part of being human.

I honestly don't think my mum would be able to cope with life as it is, so resting in peace has got to be better. 

Having such a wonderful place as abc tales has been the best tonic. I've written stories on here and only wish I could still create another story, but my mind has blanked out as far as having ideas, but I do so enjoy reading others work and marvel at their imaginations to still go on creating story after story.

I'm glad you're digging this poem and thank you so much for letting me know.

You take care.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A nice, loving poem, Jenny.

Virtual hugs from me too.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Luigi,

your virtual hugs cheered me up. Thank you for stopping by to read. smiley

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

I prefer real teddybear hugs :-)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tom,

I don't think I'd like to be confronted with a real live teddy bear, a bit too scary for me.surprise

But thanks all the same. wink

Jenny.