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The Teddy Bear

The teddy bear sits all alone On the shelf where he was thrown Long ago by a child fair Who no longer visits there The little girl has grown Each day watching on his own Through his button eyes once sewn At the bedroom door they stare The teddy bear How long he's waited is unknown Since nursery rhymes she would intone While rocking with him in her chair With dolls tea parties they would share The teddy bear

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Robin Davis

Date: 10/1/2013 11:02:00 PM

This is a cute and creative write. Takes the reader back to childhood and all the toys we grew out of. nice job

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/3/2013 10:52:00 PM

Thanks Robin

Jon Arno

Date: 1/27/2012 6:35:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful entry. Good job. Best regards, Jon

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/27/2012 10:31:00 PM

Thank you Jon

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/26/2012 11:50:00 PM

Now that the little girl has grown, I hope she does not have a male acquaintance that treats her like a teddy bear. This is a good write Bob.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/27/2012 8:27:00 AM

Thanks Bob. I hope not too.

Maureen Lefanue

Date: 1/26/2012 6:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine win, Bob. Cute poem. I always wanted a teddy bear but I never did get one. My elder sister did though. Blessings, Maureen

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/26/2012 8:46:00 AM

When I was a kid, I never carved a jack o lantern, so I carved one when I was 50. It's never too late to go back and experience the things we missed. Go for it Maureen.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/26/2012 12:51:00 AM

pressed for time but read your superb piece,bob .. a generic message of delightful cheers for your top win!..:) huggs!

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/26/2012 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Nette. Very kind of you to say.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/25/2012 2:20:00 PM

Sad..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/25/2012 5:10:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara. I appreciate your taking the time to comment.

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/25/2012 12:36:00 PM

Makes me think of the little teddy bear that was once my son's....played with still......by my grandchildren, poor old thing is beaten up, chewed upon, raggedy and has only one eye....but oh, how he has been loved!! Sweet poem!!! Congratulations, again Bob!!

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/25/2012 2:08:00 PM

I'll bet there are a lot of them around just like that one. Thanks for stopping by Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/25/2012 6:01:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in Brian's "UPTO Fourteen" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/25/2012 8:38:00 AM

Thank you Carol

Brenda Victoria Northeast

Date: 1/23/2012 12:08:00 AM

This is so lovely Bob- I love bears- I wrote children's books with bears in them- Thank you for sharing this poignant poem of Teddy love, Bren : )

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/23/2012 6:45:00 AM

Thank you Brenda. Glad that you liked it.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/22/2012 11:15:00 PM

ohh, my world spins with such warm sentiments.. i feel we all had teddy bears as friends... i stil have 'em!).. much enjoyed, bob! :) huggs!

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/23/2012 6:46:00 AM

Yup, my wife still has some of hers. Thanks for stopping by Nette