Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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  Painting by Luc Boivin

Bring On the Dancing Bears

A happy circus, life was then;
     bring on those dancing bears,
like ones I used to hold with love
     while saying nighttime prayers.

Or if bad dreams would wake me up,
     bear hugs would calm me down
with confidence that made me feel
     secure in my nightgown.

A happy circus, life was then;
     bring on those dancing bears,
as they skipped in to take their place
     on tea-time party chairs.

As I, with a sweet friend, would sit
     besides our special one,
and pour some tea, just make-believe;
     share bear hugs when all done.

Or just like Goldilocks, we'd play;
      bring on those dancing bears.
Enjoy their porridge, chairs, and beds
     without foreboding cares.
     
Wish, like a circus, life could be,
     as was when I was small;
when grizzly bears and bear hugs were...
     no way, monstrous at all.


March 20, 2019

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Christuraj Alex August 2, 2021 at 7:29 PM Beautiful Creation. Congratulations on your win!

Jan Allison April 29, 2019 at 4:38 PM a poem I think many of us can relate to Sandra, many congrats:-) hugs jan xx Sandra Haight April 29, 2019 at 5:17 PM Thank you, Jan! So pleased that you can relate to those happy, carefree, simply days! Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless April 26, 2019 at 6:29 PM Sandra, I really enjoyed this one and its subtle shift from childhood innocence to aging's awakenings. Thanks for entering the contest Sandra Haight April 27, 2019 at 7:59 PM Thank you, John, for the nice contest and for my placement! enjoyed writing for your theme very much! Sandra :)

Janice Canerdy March 25, 2019 at 8:26 AM What a GREAT, moving poem, Sandra! Love it. Janice Sandra Haight April 27, 2019 at 7:58 PM Thank you so much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra

Caren Krutsinger March 23, 2019 at 9:14 PM There is such a nostalgic sweetness to this poem, Sandra. I think everyone can relate to it, and it is simply wonderful. Sandra Haight April 27, 2019 at 7:57 PM Thank you very much, Caren, for your visit and empathetic comments! Hugs, Sandra

Geoffrey Brewer March 21, 2019 at 7:44 PM What a happy poem of childhood innocence and joy. Nice one, Sandra Sandra Haight April 27, 2019 at 7:56 PM Thank you, Geoffrey, for your visit and positive comment! Much appreciated. Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire March 21, 2019 at 7:23 AM Sandra, your poem gives us a peak at the wonderful childhood you enjoyed. There are times when many of us look back and wish are lives could be as simple as they were then. I am about to send you a Soup Mail on another topic, but I loved this poem and wish you success in John's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Sandra Haight April 27, 2019 at 7:56 PM A belated thank you, Carolyn, for your very supportive comments on this poem! Hugs, Sandra