Not Without the Bear

~~~ Not Without the Bear !! ~~~

It was summer and time to travel,
so where the heck was the bear.
I knew I wouldn't have any fun
if he wasn't with me there.

He was the first thing I must pack
before my shorts or hat.
More important that sunglasses
and I wouldn't forget to pack that.

In my travels each summer,
whether to our cabin or just camping,
the bear and I, we were a set.
The most important thing I'd bring.

Soft and furry, with big ears
and only eight inches tall.
My favourite toy, I had to bring.
He was no trouble at all.

He's small enough and quiet enough
and follows me with his eyes.
He likes to sit inside my shirt.
He just happens to be the right size.

So, tease me , if you must,
I really just don't care.
It was summer and time to travel.
I wasn't going without the bear !!


~~~ 03/07/2011 ~~
      Francine Roberts

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/3/2013 7:44:00 AM
This is an awesome poem my dear friend, Francine! I love it! My big congratulations on your win! love/hugs, Leonora
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Date: 1/30/2013 12:00:00 PM
My son was the same way about his bear....it had to go with him everywhere... Enjoyed your take on the contest theme. Congrats on your winning spot.
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Date: 1/30/2013 11:17:00 AM
Congrats on your win Francine with this sweet entry. Bear can go anywhere in your pocket!
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Date: 1/29/2013 10:34:00 PM
I remember seeing a contestant on "To Tell the Truth" years ago whose hobby was collecting teddy bears. He was deeply saddened when his parents took his teddy bear away. This occurred when he was sixteen years old. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 1/29/2013 9:23:00 AM
Lovely memries of your traveling companion. Congratulations Francine. Love,J
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Date: 1/29/2013 5:42:00 AM
congrats on your win Francine
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Date: 1/29/2013 12:10:00 AM
Llongyfarchiadau Francine, o Seren congratulations Francine from Seren
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Date: 1/28/2013 10:12:00 PM
A great write .. .Congratulations, Francine....
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Date: 1/28/2013 9:40:00 PM
Francine, Congratulations :-) on a cuddly interesting childhood thought and poem. Enjoyed your "Teddy Bear Picnic" winning poem in SandI's contest, ~Always* PD
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Date: 1/28/2013 9:21:00 PM
thank you' SandyIvy
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Date: 7/16/2011 7:29:00 PM
Sometimes our childhood requires, are our taken desires. The honourable Teddy Bear is such a case, because when we are that young, their is nothing to replace. Good luck in the contest Francine :)
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Date: 7/4/2011 12:07:00 AM
GREAT way to do the contest, if it's for the "item" for Paula. I had a bear like this one, Pinky winky was his name. This should do well in the contest. It is a fun one to read!
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Date: 7/3/2011 7:55:00 PM
Really cute. I'm that way about my dogs. Love me love my dog. God Bles, JB
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