Paul Bell Poet Free verse

Teddy

It was never about the teddy bear

It just sits there

Well, actually, It lies there

Have you ever noticed that about teddy’s

They always lie at 45 to 60 degree angles

I digress

It should be about the teddy

You go to the hospital

People see a teddy, they smile

I wasn’t smiling

No, I wasn’t smiling that day

But as teddy said

At least you don’t need a DNA test

Definitely didn’t need a DNA test

Just a large drink

Several large drinks

None for teddy

That would be irresponsible

Teddy still makes jokes about it

No night feeds for you

No crying

You’ve had a lucky escape

I sit him up straight

Ten minutes later

He’s on his side

That's life.

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Constance La France December 19, 2022 at 2:46 PM Paul, there is a lot between the lines of your interesting poem, I gather the baby was not yours, DNA test? or did I miss the meaning ? But, side note you are right about teddy bears not sitting up straight, they are always tilted like they had too many drinks, blessings Paul Bell December 20, 2022 at 2:09 AM You gather right, spot on. Teddy's on the wagon now.

Sara Kendrick December 19, 2022 at 8:18 AM Okay, interesting. I am not sure what was going on with you and Teddy, but I hope it wasn't illegal or some illness. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Welcome to soup. I hope you have a long stay with many more posts and many shared readings. Sara Paul Bell December 19, 2022 at 11:55 AM Teddy was the gift for his girlfriend. The baby wasn't his.