Teddy's Boo Boo

She holds it in her little hand,
the arm of her friend, Teddy Bear.
It had finally been torn off,
from what started as a little tear.

Her tear streaked cheeks say it all,
her world has come to an end.
This tragedy must be reversed,
we must get Teddy on the mend.

Tongue stuck out the side of her mouth,
she helps thread the darning needle.
Bright red wool to do the job.
In her arms, Teddy, she cradles.

With each stitch, she pats Teddy's arm,
cooing reassuring words,
Telling him how brave he is.
It's the sweetest thing I've ever heard.

With a flourish, I place the last stitch,
a band-aid and healing kiss.
Then, off they go to new adventures,
Teddy Bear and my Little Miss.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Situation Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 4:06 PM
cute one!
Richards Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 7:14 PM
What a sweet poem....oh, if I could count the teddy bears I've had to patch over the years...and now with my grand children...I'm still at it!
Kendrick Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 6:04 PM
Really like this one..Reminds me of my grandson and an incident with his Mickey Mouse when he was little.Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
Andresen Avatar
May 1, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Soooo sweeet, it is a pleasure to take a visit to your poetry pages Paula! - oxox love Anne-Lise
Burch Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 9:58 PM
How wonderfully told Paula...this is so sweet...I just love the feel here! Well Done! big hug,love deb
Dietrich Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 9:10 PM
so cute Paula. and I could just see her concentration with her tongue stuck out the side of her mouth!
Santos Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 9:06 PM
This is so sweet Paula...my neighbor's daughter could be the star in this movie...she dotes on her teddy. Nice story, hugs Marci
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