Bob Quigley Poet Rondeau

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 October 1, 2013 at 11:02 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 October 3, 2013 at 10:52 PM Thanks Robin

Jon Arno January 27, 2012 at 6:35 PM Congratulations on your wonderful entry. Good job. Best regards, Jon Bob Quigley January 27, 2012 at 10:31 PM Thank you Jon

Robert Pettit January 26, 2012 at 11:50 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 January 27, 2012 at 8:27 AM Thanks Bob. I hope not too.

Maureen Lefanue January 26, 2012 at 6:07 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 January 26, 2012 at 8:46 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 January 26, 2012 at 12:51 AM pressed for time but read your superb piece,bob .. a generic message of delightful cheers for your top win!..:) huggs! Bob Quigley January 26, 2012 at 8:46 AM Thanks Nette. Very kind of you to say.

Sara Kendrick January 25, 2012 at 2:20 PM Sad..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Congrats on your winning work..Sara Bob Quigley January 25, 2012 at 5:10 PM Thanks so much Sara. I appreciate your taking the time to comment.

Carrie Richards January 25, 2012 at 12:36 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 January 25, 2012 at 2:08 PM I'll bet there are a lot of them around just like that one. Thanks for stopping by Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown January 25, 2012 at 6:01 AM Congratulations on the win in Brian's "UPTO Fourteen" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley January 25, 2012 at 8:38 AM Thank you Carol

Brenda Victoria Northeast January 23, 2012 at 12:08 AM This is so lovely Bob- I love bears- I wrote children's books with bears in them- Thank you for sharing this poignant poem of Teddy love, Bren : ) Bob Quigley January 23, 2012 at 6:45 AM Thank you Brenda. Glad that you liked it.

Nette Onclaud January 22, 2012 at 11:15 PM ohh, my world spins with such warm sentiments.. i feel we all had teddy bears as friends... i stil have 'em!).. much enjoyed, bob! :) huggs! Bob Quigley January 23, 2012 at 6:46 AM Yup, my wife still has some of hers. Thanks for stopping by Nette