More Than A Soft Toy

As she lays tucked in her white crib, she hugs her brown monkey. Other animals fill her crib, but she chooses the brown monkey. Why one may ask? even as a baby she has a choice to make. As the years go by she wants her brown monkey, for love and peace no other animal will do. The years pass by as she grows up, with every move her brown monkey will follow. Now grown, she looks at this bedraggled stuffed animal. Her heart is filled with love for her brown monkey, he was much more than a soft toy.
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Goldsmith Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"2 Place" More Than A Soft Toy ~ Date Written: 8/30/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet..... True Story... ~~~~ More Than A Soft Toy Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Natasha L Scragg ~~~~
Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Paula :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Also "Thanks" for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "More Than A Soft Toy" write. It was nice to see you. Hugs... Have a blessed day as you write away...........
George Avatar
September 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reading this a second time, I am reminded of my grandchild who is two. She being the only grandchild, everyone gifts her with expensive toys. But she prefers a ragged baby doll. Congratulations Paula on your proud win.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Also "Thanks" for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "More Than A Soft Toy" write again. It was nice you could come back for a second time.  Young kids enjoy that one special toy the most. You are lucky to have a two year old grandchild. Have a blessed day as you write away..........
Godwin Avatar
September 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem for the contest, I delighted in all the brown monkey details provided in your write. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Goldsmith Avatar
September 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "More Than A Soft Toy" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life from old memories and tales from family. Have a blessed day as you write away.......
Sands Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Very sweet Paula! I hope you have a great day :)
Goldsmith Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Glad you found my "More Than A Soft Toy" write to be, Very sweet. It was fun to bring to life. Have a great day with Hugs... Have a blessed day as you write away.........
George Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Enjoyed reading about the brown monkey. Children have marked preferences. However bedraggled a toy may be, from the pile of toys, their hands will always grab that particular one of their choice. All the best, dear Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Also "Thank You" for your, All the best. Glad you enjoyed my "More Than A Soft Toy" write. Yes, children have many preferences with their toys. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Have a blessed day as you write away.......
Greenhough Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
No law says we have to grow up. I hope she finds a repair shop to keep him youthful.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "More Than A Soft Toy" write. Yes, there is No law saying we have to grow up. Do We??? Hahaha!!! I think all stuffed animal stay youthful. I enjoyed bringing this fun one to life. Have a blessed day as you write away.........
Gasun Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 2:02 AM
So sweet and lovely my dear poet friend Paula. So glad to read another amazing write from you. Thanks a lot. Sorry for being late again. Good luck and best wishes always. Hugs. Have a wonderful day!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
You are Not late. Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Also "Thank You" for your, Good luck and best wishes always. Glad you found my "More Than A Soft Toy" write to be, sweet and lovely. I really enjoyed bringing this one to life. Hugs... Have a blessed day as you write away.......
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
awww, such a sweet poem with beautiful memories entwined. Best wishes with this entry in the contest, blessings, Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Also "Thank You" for your Best wishes with my entry in the contest. Glad you found my "More Than A Soft Toy" write to be, a sweet poem with beautiful memories entwined. I really enjoyed bringing this one to life. Have a blessed day as you write away.......
Gauthier Avatar
August 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Sweet poem, Paula ~
Goldsmith Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Glad you found my "More Than A Soft Toy" write to be a, Sweet poem. It was a ton of fun to write. Have a blessed day as you write away.......
Kendrick Avatar
August 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Ahh!! Fond memories for mother/grandmother and daughter. Great that she could care so much for it. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Great To See you... "Thank You" for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "More Than A Soft Toy" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Have a blessed day as you write away.......
Goldsmith Avatar
August 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
More Than A Soft Toy ~ Date Written: 8/30/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet..... True Story... ~~~~ More Than A Soft Toy Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Natasha L Scragg ~~~~
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