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More Than A Soft Toy Contest, 9/16/2025, sponsor Natasha L Scragg

I tried to post a pic to pixabay but it was too small.

I would have loved for you all to see these 2 puppies.

Alternate Title - Wallace Berry Cream Puffs

More Than A Soft Toy

More than a soft toy,
she kept these Puffies
for years; she kept
them free and safe.

I left, right..left..right,
out of her everyday -
her sis marched right
out of her life, but
her Puffies so proud
on a shelf; its shelf life,
who knows, but they’ve spent
nearly half a century with her.

Wallace Berry Cream Puffs
stayed in the palm
of her sister’s hand,
never looking forward
or back, never going far.

This soft toy enjoyed
the chatter, laughter, love
of her new owner.
Reminders of a faraway home,
a forever after,
the sweet kiss of a 5 year old.

She held her Puffies tight; tighter
the memories of so long ago.
It all matters - not the toy,
yes the toy, yes the girl.

The small basset hounds,
coffee brown floppy ears,
cream bodies (like wool),
and ample pink snouts.

The sailor in me knew
these two would
be well-cared for. This child
held her responsibility
in high-regard.

There’d be other collectibles,
but sis never neglects
the treasures of the past.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write. Great memories are the best kind to have. Have a blessed day with your win as you go writing away..........
Rodrigues Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thank you, Paula!
Hind Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This poem is so loveable, and could get a glimpse, a little glimpse, of girlhood. Beautiful work, dear Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thank you! Always appreciate your comments!
George Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This is beautifully penned ! This creates a kind of nostalgia and longing for childhood days when we all had some toys, may be crude and worn out, still.... a lot dear.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Thank you!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
ahhh, a touching poem....thanks for sharing & best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Thank you, Sara! This one is close to my heart!
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