You Have a Teddy Bear They Say

Burly bear takes direction from young human girl She is not demanding but does have swag and attitude From other humans she shelters burly bear, Keeps him a safe secret she only shares with those she trusts At first only grandma, later her mother Oh goody! You have a sweet teddy bear, they say Discounting him as a simulated animal in her keen imagination Not realizing he is full grown, even bigger than she is Her totem animal, her spiritual protector, sent by Mother Nature He is of use until she stops believing in him.