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Once upon a time there was a bear called Ted He was very down and lounged all day in bed His mum was concerned as Ted was so sad He totally changed since he lost his dear dad At one time Ted was the talk of the town He was happy and jolly just like a clown Then his dad got ill and passed away Ted never left the house from that day His mum was concerned and called in the doc He said Ted’s not coping well with the shock Ted needs to get out of bed and get in the sun Then he’ll soon regain his sense of fun The doc also thought it would be a good idea If Ted’s friends could take him out for a ginger beer Ted’s mum immediately gave his friends a ring And straight into action these bears did spring Ted went for a drink and he started to smile He hadn’t been outdoors for such a long while The change of scenery did Ted the world of good Now he’s back having fun with his pals in the wood Ted goes out with his good friends every day His mum is relieved he goes outside to play He laugh’s and jokes and plays tricks with his mates And he’s now met a girl bear and they go out on dates His friends are special and they’ve helped Ted the bear Ted’s so very lucky to have such good friends who care Contest – Once Upon a Time Sponsored by Eve Roper 01~29~17

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Date: 2/10/2017 9:02:00 PM
Very cute...
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Date: 2/11/2017 5:17:00 AM
Thanks Pashang:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 2/10/2017 8:28:00 PM
Dear Jan, you did it again with this excellent well-written couplet! Bravo and congratulations on a well-deserved win! A-7 of course! Best wishes. Pandita
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Date: 2/11/2017 5:18:00 AM
Thanks Pandita:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 2/10/2017 7:07:00 PM
Jan, this was a very emotional story using the bears for children's feelings very well done. Congratulations on your win Hugs Eve
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Date: 2/11/2017 5:17:00 AM
Thanks Eve I love the challenges you set to inspire us:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 2/10/2017 5:46:00 PM
Congrats on your win Jan
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Date: 2/10/2017 5:57:00 PM
Thanks Jospeh:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 2/8/2017 9:26:00 AM
Fantastic Jan, i love this! A 7 from me and on my favs, warm regards, Laura.
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Date: 2/9/2017 8:51:00 AM
Thanks so much Laura:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/31/2017 8:47:00 AM
Wow! Now this is a winner for sure, Jan:) I love this great tale of loss, friendship and love and mother's love too:) so many things put into one:) I would give this first place:) A 10:)
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Date: 2/1/2017 4:02:00 PM
Thanks Jo:-) I hope Eve likes it:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/31/2017 8:40:00 AM
A well penned gem on what friendship is really about. Enjoyed the read, thanks Jan.
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Date: 2/1/2017 4:03:00 PM
Definitely Scott and I know I would never have got through my husband's cancer surgery without the support of friends:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/30/2017 6:05:00 PM
I really enjoyed this and I think Eve will love this too!
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Date: 1/30/2017 6:07:00 PM
I hope she likes it too Arthur and I think it sends out an important message about depression in children after a bereavement:-( hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/30/2017 3:17:00 PM
Adorable, Jan. I think there is a movie about a stuffed animal named Ted but he is very mean and vulgar! this was appropriate for the family!
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Date: 1/30/2017 3:22:00 PM
aww thanks Andrea I hope Eve likes it too:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/30/2017 5:23:00 AM
Delightful story , warm and touching, a seven dear, Jan! Hugs
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Date: 1/30/2017 5:27:00 AM
Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/30/2017 4:09:00 AM
- A really sweet story, Jan - Friends means so much - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/30/2017 4:16:00 AM
Thanks Anne Lise yes true friends can help you through the good times and bad too:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 6:54:00 PM
Love your fairy tale! Fairy tales always bring out the wicked in me. LOL. I just love twisting the characters! Best wishes in the contest. A winner I think!
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Date: 1/29/2017 6:55:00 PM
Thanks Kim I'm glad my tale had a happy ending :-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 4:29:00 PM
Nice and sweet fairy tale poem. Reminds me of Winnie the Pooh. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 1/29/2017 5:03:00 PM
Oh I hadn't thought of that Matthew - not sure if he had a parent who died though:-( hugs jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 2:40:00 PM
Friends can make a world of difference when you're down.
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Date: 1/29/2017 4:24:00 PM
Most definitely Tim:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 2:06:00 PM
ohh, so heartfelt it put a smile on my Ted day, jan.. happy birthday again!..talk soon.. huggs
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Date: 1/29/2017 2:09:00 PM
Thanks Nette:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 12:49:00 PM
Hi Jan, You've penned such a great story. I think I'll read to my kids. Well done. I wish you the best of luck in the contest: -) Alexis
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Date: 1/29/2017 12:51:00 PM
Thanks Alexis I think death is a subject people shy away from talking about with children but this poem deals with their feelings in a way that is easy for them to understand:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 12:41:00 PM
Hi Jan, This is so heartwarming and imaginative. It would make a great read for children.
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Date: 1/29/2017 12:45:00 PM
Thanks Paulette I wrote it with children in mind:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 11:52:00 AM
Wonderful story Jan...Gl in the contest
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Date: 1/29/2017 12:02:00 PM
Thanks Jospeh:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 8:53:00 AM
I love the story, and I am happy Ted has friends :)
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Date: 1/29/2017 10:15:00 AM
Yes where would we be without friends who get us through good times and bad:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 8:36:00 AM
Cute story, I'd love to read this to my baby niece. I love it :)
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Date: 1/29/2017 10:14:00 AM
Read away Akkina I think its a good tale especially for children who have suffered loss:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/29/2017 8:27:00 AM
Nice short story in this poem. Reminds me of what I wrote when I was young. before I lost my writing for 30 years.:)) thanks for the memory ..good luck.
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Date: 1/29/2017 10:13:00 AM
Thanks Holly:-) hugs Jan xx

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