Pride of Place

Dear Old Humphrey, Teddy Bear
My parents won you at the fair
For years they sat you over there
In mom's old leather rocking chair
Deep inside the basement lair
His eyes so large, they seemed to stare
But I can’t take him anywhere
‘Cause I can’t lift an 8 foot bear


2/2/22
Pride of Place Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Julia Ward

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 2/2/2022 3:27:00 PM
Hello Avery Won, a delightful poem. i enjoyed it. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/3/2022 10:59:00 AM
Hello Avery Won, you are very welcome. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Avery Won
Date: 2/2/2022 3:40:00 PM
Thank you so much, you as well :)
Date: 2/2/2022 11:16:00 AM
Full of delightful whimsy and wonderful memories Avery! Made me :D Best wishes for the contest. Blessings!
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Avery Won
Date: 2/2/2022 3:39:00 PM
Thank you! I hadn't thought about Humphrey in years but he makes for a fun poem :)
Date: 2/2/2022 9:27:00 AM
A fun piece that lent itself to the monorhyme format. Enjoyed reading this, Avery.
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Avery Won
Date: 2/2/2022 3:39:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by as always :)
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