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Things To Give Away

Tarny was a little bear 
A teddy bear he be 
Coat was as white as snow 
To this we all agree 
. 
Tarny was a Christmas gift 
Given to a lady fair 
Was sent by her Tarnished Knight 
How she wished that he was there 
. 
Tarny wore a little coat 
Where pinned upon his sleeve 
A note from her Tarnished Knight 
Said "will you read me please " 
. 
"Sorry I can't be with you 
On this Christmas day 
I know its very hard for you 
That I'm so far away" 
. 
"So I am sending Tarny 
For you to now embrace 
I will be there very soon 
Then I will take his place" 
. 
"Tarny has a special gift 
He'll make your dreams come true 
Just close your eyes and make a wish 
You will see what he can do" 
. 
Tears now flowed from her eyes 
Squeezing Tarny oh so tight 
Closed her eyes and made wish 
To dream of the Tarnished one tonight 
. 
That was some time ago 
In another Christmas past 
Once there was hopes and dreams 
Somehow they didn't last 
. 
Tarny now is put away 
Never sees the light of day 
Shares a space with odds and ends 
In box of " things to give away" 
. 
Fleece once of snow flake white 
Now has stains of crimson red 
Came from a broken heart 
Oh! how Tarny bled 
. 
So if you find a little bear 
Slightly stained in red 
May not be a teddy 
But this Tarnished Knight instead 


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  1. Date: 8/15/2012 10:13:00 PM

    Tarny, started out like most gift,, loved and than put away... it is sad, when a sacred toy is forgotten... I once had a bear.. he was my hero.. always there for me when i needed a hug, ... maybe he was my knight protecting me at night...love your poem...xox~linda

  1. Date: 8/14/2012 3:41:00 PM

    Great write Donald, you make this bear come to life with your rhythm and words, really enjoying your poetry, have a great evening vie

  1. Date: 8/14/2012 2:26:00 PM

    Oh, wonderful! a sad tale, but a great write. Love the rhyme and flow. Welcome to the soup. :) Tanya