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The Teddy Bear

The teddy bear sits all alone
On the shelf where he was thrown
Long ago by a child fair
Who no longer visits there
The little girl has grown

Each day watching on his own
Through his button eyes once sewn
At the bedroom door they stare
The teddy bear

How long he's waited is unknown
Since nursery rhymes she would intone
While rocking with him in her chair
With dolls tea parties they would share
The teddy bear

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Robin Davis

Date: 10/1/2013 11:02:00 PM

This is a cute and creative write. Takes the reader back to childhood and all the toys we grew out of. nice job

Bob Quigley
Date: 10/3/2013 10:52:00 PM

Thanks Robin

Jon Arno

Date: 1/27/2012 6:35:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful entry. Good job. Best regards, Jon

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/27/2012 10:31:00 PM

Thank you Jon

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/26/2012 11:50:00 PM

Now that the little girl has grown, I hope she does not have a male acquaintance that treats her like a teddy bear. This is a good write Bob.

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/27/2012 8:27:00 AM

Thanks Bob. I hope not too.

Maureen Lefanue

Date: 1/26/2012 6:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine win, Bob. Cute poem. I always wanted a teddy bear but I never did get one. My elder sister did though. Blessings, Maureen

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/26/2012 8:46:00 AM

When I was a kid, I never carved a jack o lantern, so I carved one when I was 50. It's never too late to go back and experience the things we missed. Go for it Maureen.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/26/2012 12:51:00 AM

pressed for time but read your superb piece,bob .. a generic message of delightful cheers for your top win!..:) huggs!

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/26/2012 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Nette. Very kind of you to say.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/25/2012 2:20:00 PM

Sad..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/25/2012 5:10:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara. I appreciate your taking the time to comment.

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/25/2012 12:36:00 PM

Makes me think of the little teddy bear that was once my son's....played with still......by my grandchildren, poor old thing is beaten up, chewed upon, raggedy and has only one eye....but oh, how he has been loved!! Sweet poem!!! Congratulations, again Bob!!

Bob Quigley
Date: 1/25/2012 2:08:00 PM

I'll bet there are a lot of them around just like that one. Thanks for stopping by Carrie