Bear

Paytons Bear: True treasure is when her own children will one day hold her little bear and again know the joy that counts above all else his "Love"

Here was the friend that heard the cries

from the monster under the bed

Who stood watch over her at night

just to scare away fear and dread

 

Through all the pain and the laughter

he's shared the pleasures and the tears

Watched over her every day

as the months have now turned to years

 

He is privy to her secrets

none of which he will ever share

The lifelong friend, who in the end

is her very own Teddy Bear

He takes the blame for toys left out

while passing her a knowing wink

The mess was his upon the floor

and the dishes not in the sink

His the last face she sees each night

a smile, greets her every morn

Their's is a friendship born of love

the bond that will never be torn

   

Author's Note

In the four years since my granddaughter was born she has had a Bear. This bear stood her in good stead through laughter and tears. He was there when her father died. He dried up all the tears that they both cried. He has slept beside her every night and played with her everyday taking on any roll her skits called for. Payton is rarely seen without Bear.So when her mother called to tell us Payton had taken Bear to show and tell at preschool I had to smile. For here is the repository of all her hopes, dreams and fears. All contained in the little bear with the big heart.

Reviews

[barrywatkins]

I have a six year old grandson. he has a little toy dog called Flops, (because of his long, floppy ears.) The two are inseperable.

This is a lovely poem that I thorough enjoyed. Thank you for sharing. Barry.

[Corbin Driver]

In the last stanza, was the first word of the stanza, "his", suppose to be "he's"?

[Tate Morgan]

No it is correct as it is But thank you for that

[Corbin Driver]

okay, it was probably the way I read it is why I thought it was wrong

[Tomás Ó C..]

Thought of the film Ted when reading this... whimsical and lovely. Well written as always...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Thomas It is a special time that is when we are children.I am all in favor of holding onto it as long as one can

[Phillip J Clayton]

It's interesting how eloquent you wrote about her teddy lol. A nice perspective, looking at the value of a teddy, it has been given life.

Cheers!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you paytons father died 2 years ago and her teddy became embedded with all the hopes and dreams of a little girl. It was and is the repository to all of her dreams. Since then i have yet to see her without him.

[Phillip J Clayton]

I see, yes that's a special bear.

[LadyNaida]

Aw, how adorable is that photo with her and the Teddy. I remember my youngest brother had a bear that was torn and sown together from the wear and tare of the years gone by. But it was always his companion till it was pass on to his daughter. :)

Great read and write as always.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you yeah bear is a great comfort to Payton and she is rarely without him

[Dark Empress]

Very sweet, I love how well you have described the bear

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Bear is a special case as he has lived with my granddaughter night and day all her life and was a great comfort to her when her father died

[Michael G. Smith]

Great piece. You've captured all his characteristics here.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Mike thank you for that

[Destiny Dreamer]

WOW! The flow of Your Poem is very NICE! I love the feelings, emotions and story too

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so glad you liked it

[Destiny Dreamer]

U R Welcome :D

[daniel lee johnson]

Tate thanks for this. You have evoked the memory of when I was five. I havent had that memory in forever. I believe beyond all the words that is the aim of poetry. The best poetry makes you feel what the poet intends.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Daniel.We all have memories hidden away waiting to be reawakened Glad i was able to do that for you
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