Dad’s beardy kisses, scratchy but safe, tucking me into bed,
But Uncles’ bristly affections were reluctantly received.
My children’s kisses, snotty and slobbery, once freely bestowed;
An unabashed smack on the lips.
Now kissed by stealth, caught unawares with a quick peck on the head.
My mum’s hugs would go on forever if I…