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There is a baby cub Bobo who has lost his family and sow His mother bear is gone, unable to teach him what to know Alone he sits or stands in the grass or grabs onto a tree Always watching from where he stops, with curiosity He wanders around on the hill, restless without a playmate He listens when I talk to him; our meeting can feel like fate Each day he checks in a few times, sometimes runs, then comes back Other times gone a while, until next day in trees; I see his color black Today, I was only feet from him, after he had been near my chair This bear cub has shown he just wants connection, someone to care He has made this his partial home as he comes and as he goes I watch him sit, stand, run and climb; now it is me he knows Heidi Sands 7/31/23

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 8/22/2023 4:25:00 PM

Poor little bear. People wonder why bears are on our porches and close to our homes. I think we have crowded them in with mini malls and our new homes. To me it is sad, they need their forests back. Important write Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2023 6:43:00 PM

It is true that is happening. I agree it is sad, they are losing the forests where they live. Thank you for caring. I hope you have a nice night :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/12/2023 7:44:00 PM

Somehow, I missed this one. So cute, tender, and true! Bobo just wants to bond!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/13/2023 5:32:00 AM

Yes Gershon. I am happy you found this one. Thank you :)

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/10/2023 1:23:00 PM

How is Bo bo Heidi? Has he returned?

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/10/2023 8:33:00 PM

Hi Joe. BoBo was gone for a week after some neighbors came up out back visiting their second home. Selling blueberries and had shot a gun. However, they weren't here yesterday and he returned. I was very worried. Thank you :)

Joseph May

Date: 8/5/2023 12:04:00 AM

A touching write about baby bear Bobo, who is trying to survive on his own as he makes connections along the way

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/6/2023 10:22:00 AM

Thank you Joseph. He is missed for now. He hasn't been seen since last Thursday. There has been quite a bit of activity with people coming up to their second home out back that could have disturbed him too. I hope you have a nice day :)

Judy Ball

Date: 8/4/2023 6:58:00 PM

Aw Poor little baby bear. I do like bears although they can be quite dangerous. Maybe you should call fish and wildlife to come help the little guy out. Otherwise without a mom to teach him he may not survive the winter. Good write my friend. Love the pics. God Bless, JB

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/6/2023 10:20:00 AM

Thank you Judy. Yes, the plan is for someone to try calling about it if it keeps up like this. Although at the moment, he hasn't been seen since last Thursday. Blessings :)

Mike Bayles

Date: 8/2/2023 7:44:00 AM

Wonderful.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/2/2023 8:38:00 AM

Thank you Mike :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/1/2023 7:35:00 PM

I got a poor grade from a professor once, because I told him animals were capable of deep feeling, even love, and not just instinctive creatures of the wild. Lovely, sensitive read. Thank you.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/2/2023 5:04:00 AM

Wow! That is too bad the professor sees it that way. Thank you for your kind comment Joe :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/1/2023 6:07:00 AM

- A touching poem, Heidi - hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/1/2023 7:05:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise . Hugs :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/31/2023 2:33:00 PM

Amazing how a genuine bond develops when animals read friendly, caring signals. Sounds like you are not at all afraid of him. I see him around you vying affection--because of the way you narrated the story that brought forth the scenes.

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/31/2023 3:31:00 PM

Thank you Vijay. It is an amazing experience. I appreciate your kind input. Yes, he seeks attention and listens to me :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/31/2023 2:17:00 PM

A cute yet sad writer. Love the pictures. I love bears. Wish he was in my backyard. Guess you are now a bear mommy. Have a great day bear watching..................

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/31/2023 2:24:00 PM

Hi Paula. Yes it is sad. We have to see how it goes and whether a rescue place has to take him in. He has been going to neighbors too. Thank you for your visit and comment :)