More Than A Soft Toy

Entry for the MORE THAN A SOFT TOY Contest

More Than A Soft Toy

More than a toy--
This poly-cotton blend,
A plushy bear,
My bestest friend.

His name? Chuckles Beary--
And boy can he rock!
Kept his guitar
In an old woolen sock.

When I was down,
All alone with the blues,
He’d “Roll over Beethoven 
and tell Tchaikovsky the news.”

Chuckles played his guitar
“just like ringing a bell.”
His hugs and music
Made everything well.

Even today, grown up
And turning gray,
I can still hear Chuckles
Tune up and say:

“Let me hear that rock and roll music, 
any old way you choose it.
Got a backbeat-- 
you can’t lose it.”

And I’m young again
With Chuckles Beary,
When Rock and Roll was young
And the world a lot less scary

“Go, Johnny, go! Go!”
“Go, Johnny, go! Go!”
“Go, Johnny, go! Go!”
Miss you C.B.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Agustin Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you.
Derden Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
thank you.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Very cute! Congratulations Danny!
Derden Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. Bears make the best friends. Have a fun day with your win as you go writing away..........
Derden Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thank you so much and I will endeavor to write away and have fun doing it.
Velasco Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
A delightful and nostalgic piece, Danny,Chuckles Beary comes alive with music, warmth, and childhood magic. It beautifully captures how a beloved toy can hold a lifetime of comfort and joy.
Derden Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Just what I wanted the reader to feel. Thank you.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
delightful poetry and remembrance. Best wishes with the contest. :-)
Derden Avatar
September 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
So glad you like it!
Leake Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I'm sure this will do well in contest A good read Good luck Kevin
Derden Avatar
September 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Thank you.
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