Gumpa and Me

We’ve seen a lot of stuff together, Gumpa Bear and me He’s been my cuddly confidante from one to seventy-three He’s looking pretty tired now - his fur has lost its shine His head is very wobbly, but I’m really glad he’s mine He’s listened to my worries and comforted my tears Shared a million secrets, banished all my fears He’s guarded me through childhood, been there throughout my teens Been steadfast in my adulthood - who knows what he has seen! He’s kept a silent vigil and watched me as I sleep Perhaps it’s just a blessing that he cannot speak But he has a hidden voice you see that only I can hear Special words of wisdom whispered in my ear I’ve made him many outfits to make him look so smart To cover up his patchy bod and warm his teddy heart He’s looking rather dapper now in navy blue and white He is my guardian angel each day and every night He seems to understand me with his gentle brown-eyed stare I love him more than words can say - my darling Gumpa Bear I’ll never ever part with him as long as I may live And then I hope that someone kind a home for him will give