Child and Teddy

I had (still have) a teddy that went everywhere with me as a kid. In a moment of sheer panic as an adult in a foreign country, I craved the soft embrace of that bear, but he was at home. Or was he?

We think it's the child whose the boss

of his favourite teddy bear friend.

But it's Teddy who has all the wisdom

and sends all Child's foes to their end.

It's Teddy who whispers "I've got you"

when imagine is real in the night

It's Teddy who helps Child to fall asleep 

and keeps Child safe till the light.

It's Teddy who plays with Child all through the day,

who joins in adventure and fun!

Who laughs, sings, dances, jumps

and races with Child in the sun.

Teddy's softness becomes Child's comfort.

Teddy's cuddle can dry any tear.

And we know Child relies on Teddy

for each happy, each sad, and each fear.

But consider it closely and see;

take a look at this fascinating bend: 

That Teddy is Child and Child is Teddy

for Ted only becomes real through pretend.

Reviews

[Aradhana]

This is just amazing... Beautifully shown the relation between a teddy and child and the role athat a teddy bear plays in a child's life... Heart touching poem...

[Jane Stones]

Thank you :)