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Teddy Bear Scare

I am often described as complacent and quiet.
I am the quaint darling little teddy bear who would never dare start a riot.

I have always been one to take the cruel dirt thrown at me,
to them, a naive people pleaser I will always be.

They belittle my accomplishments and dreams,
ripping and tearing the stuffing out of my gaping seams.

Within, my blood begins to boil, daring me to scream my thoughts out loud.
I bite my tongue out of fear of screaming sinister profanity to the hysterical crowd.

Insults and threats they deserve to hear fill my so called polite brain.
My pounding pure sweet heart convinces me to refrain.

I rapidly wipe my tears away and fake a smile and cower,
if only I had the bravery to regain my needed power.

They keep poking and prodding at the plush cowardly teddy bear,
but when she gets the courage to wake up, they are in for quite the scare.

August 11, 2018

I WISH I HAD THE BALLS TO TELL THEM HOW I REALLY FELT Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Line Gauthier

3rd Place

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Jesse Rowe

Date: 8/16/2018 6:07:00 AM

A clever and apt analogy. I really liked the line about ripping stuffing out of gaping seams. You'll also find those who kindly refill you in life, and those are the ones who matter the most. Congrats on your placement in the contest.

Haley Fisher
Date: 8/16/2018 8:23:00 AM

Thanks Jesse and so well said. I guess that is the lesson, when you feel the stuffing being ripped out instead of being sad, look for others that only will fill you up with kindness. Haley

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/16/2018 12:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Well-written and insightful. :)

Haley Fisher
Date: 8/16/2018 8:19:00 AM

Thanks Susan. Yes, writing this poem really made me think about some things. Haley

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/15/2018 7:13:00 PM

Well done, Haley! I agree with what Nina says below! Congrats on your win! Hugs Sandra

Haley Fisher
Date: 8/16/2018 8:18:00 AM

Thanks Sandra I appreciate it. Haley

Jan Allison

Date: 8/14/2018 4:30:00 PM

well expressed Haley congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Haley Fisher
Date: 8/16/2018 8:40:00 AM

Thanks so much Jan. Haley

L. J. Carber

Date: 8/14/2018 9:55:00 AM

Congrats Haley-- very clever use of imagery!

Haley Fisher
Date: 8/16/2018 8:14:00 AM

Thank you L. J. A teddy bear came straight to my mind. People underestimating, but worse going after someone that wishes kindness and happiness but is sometimes taken advantage of. Haley

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/14/2018 9:46:00 AM

Soooo interesting, Haley...Methinks that you actually are the brave one. They are the cowards. Depends on how you view things. Ancient wise men compared the might of someone who could withstand insults and denigrations hurled at him to the might of the sun itself! Excellent poesy. ~ Gershon

Haley Fisher
Date: 8/16/2018 8:11:00 AM

Thanks Gershon. Your words are encouraging. Gave me something to think about for sure. Haley