Connie Gildersleeve Poet Verse

Tattered Old Mr Teddy Bear

In my bed, my childhood teddy layers next to me.
Absent mindedly I trace his now tattered seams,
And his matted brown fur from years of tears and hugs.

Even though I'm old and gray, privately we talk.
No, I'm not feeble-minded as some might think.
I talk to Teddy of my thoughts I had that day.

As long as I can speak, my Teddy is my guy.
He's my greatest listener where so many are not.
If he begins to talk, they'll surely take me away.

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Len Gasun February 3, 2013 at 1:36 AM I enjoyed reading this awesome entry! Big congratulations on your win my dear Connie! love/hugs, Leonora Connie Gildersleeve February 3, 2013 at 2:37 PM Thank you for your congrats and for stopping by Leonora. Warm Smiles, Connie

Debra Squyres January 30, 2013 at 11:52 AM They hold secrets near and dear...do they not !! Enjoyed your poem !! Connie Gildersleeve January 30, 2013 at 3:09 PM Thank you Debra for your comment and for stopping by. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joyce Johnson January 29, 2013 at 9:08 AM Lucky Teddy Bear to be such a long and lasting comfort. Congratulations. Love, Joyce Connie Gildersleeve January 29, 2013 at 1:40 PM Thanks for your congrats and for stopping by. Warm Smiles, Connie

Richard Lamoureux January 29, 2013 at 7:13 AM I like the added humor! Congrats Connie Gildersleeve January 29, 2013 at 1:41 PM Thank you Richard for your comment and for stopping by. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joseph May January 29, 2013 at 5:37 AM congrats on a fine win Connie Connie Gildersleeve January 29, 2013 at 1:42 PM Thanks Joseph for stopping by and for the congrats. Warm S,lies, Connie

Seren Roberts January 28, 2013 at 11:59 PM Congrats Connie ...Seren Connie Gildersleeve January 29, 2013 at 1:47 PM Thanks for the congrats Seren and for stopping by. Warm Smiles, Connie Connie Gildersleeve January 29, 2013 at 4:01 AM Thank your for your congrats Seren and for stopping by. Warm Smiles, Connie

Francine Roberts January 28, 2013 at 10:57 PM congrats on your win in the contest Connie, hopefully the bear will keep his comments to hisself Connie Gildersleeve January 29, 2013 at 4:03 AM Francine thank you for your congrats and stopping by. My teddy is too shy to make his opinions clear. Warm Smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A January 28, 2013 at 9:39 PM Connie, Congratulations :-) on a cuddly interesting childhood thought and poem. Enjoyed your "Teddy Bear Picnic" winning poem in SandI's contest, ~Always* PD Connie Gildersleeve January 29, 2013 at 4:05 AM Thank you for your congrats PD and for stopping by. I'm happy you enjoyed my tattered, and tear stain Mr. Teddy. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sandy Ivy D January 28, 2013 at 9:21 PM thank you' SandyIvy Connie Gildersleeve January 29, 2013 at 4:07 AM Thank you for stopping by. I enjoyed writing about Mr Teddy and sharing him with PS. Warm Smiles, Connie

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 7, 2013 at 1:07 PM ha ha they surely will love . I never had a teddy , ( i wipe a tear from my cheek) I don't know why not maybe my brothers beat them up or used them as cannon fodder lol xx Connie Gildersleeve January 7, 2013 at 5:00 PM Thanks Mandy for your comment. Your never too old for a Teddy, lol. I needed to write at least one more poem before I go into surgery tomorrow, a 4th cervical surgery. My Ipad and PS will help me through my recoup time. I'm grateful for all the friends of made here. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sara Kendrick January 7, 2013 at 7:16 AM Enjoyed reading your work..Great that you have your Teddy to talk to after this length of time..Sara Connie Gildersleeve January 7, 2013 at 7:31 AM Thanks Sara for your comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey January 6, 2013 at 6:08 PM This is a fascinating write my friend, a fabulous way you spun your poem! I truly loved reading this delightful and terrific write this evening! What a wondrous piece, a wonderful companion you have with your teddy! Very enlightening poem, Great Work!! Connie Gildersleeve January 7, 2013 at 7:34 AM Thanks Russell for your wonderful comment. We all need something from childhood, good memories or a tattered Teddy. Warm Smiles, Connie