A teddy bear sits
upon toy shop shelf,
children rush by.
He thinks to self,
Jesus,
Would you please
send a child to love me.
I just want someone
to hold me close.
Snuggle at night,
kiss my little nose.
I don't mind
what color skin.
I don't even care
what color hair
or eyes.
Lord, I just want to be loved.
I want to share my soft fur,
to offer comfort from a furry friend
that will be there to the end.
Please, Jesus, send a child to me.
Amen
As teddy bear finishes his prayer
little boy comes down the aisle
looking all around.
Searching for something,
eyes, big and round, fall on teddy.
"MUMMY, Mummy, I found one. Oh!
I found one!"
Small hands reach up
wrapping around bear's tum.
Boy takes teddy from shelf
hugs him tight, turns to mum,
"Can I have him, please?
He is the answer to prayer."
One word is all needs said,
"yes."
Author notes
Inspired by my thoughts while looking at the Build a Bear Workshop website. I was thinking about what could/would a teddy bear think about and/or pray about.
For the all teddy bear contest I guess I chose topic #2- a teddy bear in a toy store.
A contest entry
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Comments
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This is a really sweet poem! You did such a great job showing the teddy bear's view. Great work!
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This is a cute write, I like it, Kiarna
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Really cute!
I could see the little bear and the little boy. Nice poem for kids!
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What a cute poem and such a perfect prayer from this teddy bear
I'm sure there are lots of takers out there who will love to make this teddy bear's prayers come true.
Good lucl in the contest
Dee
Granny Goose
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A really sweet piece here. Best of luck in the contest with it.
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Another adorable book in the making. I love it. God bless.
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This could be the best of your best or whatever, but this is the most amazing write I have read today, and it will be last as I log off for the day. I thank you and God for leading me to this very touching write. Truly beautiful! a wondrous story!
Love and light
Lencio -
Lovely write here
You know I do the same thing my muse I carry with me where ever I go and often a smalll tablet to write a poem down when one hits me . Great write here honey -
An adorable personification, indeed; I love how hopeful the bear is
Although, the ending is good but maybe clear it out? The words within those lines seem awkward but nevertheless, this piece is quite lovely
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Aww. That was absolutely adorable! I loved it.
Write on.
~*~SP~*~
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This is a very sweet poem and I enjoyed it a lot. I love children's poems and this is a dandy. A very nice job. Take care and Have fun. Steve
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If teddy bears could talk! I see many used bears when I visit thrift stores. I think of them not as lonely but pre-loved. Like pre-driven cadillacs
I collect teddies, but sometimes I donate them to The Highway Patrol or Fire Dept. Here, they use them to help children in accidents etc.
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I name your bear Levi....
Oh, this should win gold! So heartfelt, so wrenching - what a wonderful ending! I feel that way when I go into used/RE stores or antique stores and see them cast away...I try to rescue those I can, especially those hand-made ones, like my Thaddeus.
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This is wonderfully written I like the way you talk about the teddy bear. Wonderful flow of words and awsome detail to.
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Aww, this is sooo cute!
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This is such a sweet poem and your imagery is wonderful. I can clearly see the little bear talking.
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Thank you.
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awwwww
This is so cute and sweet!!! keep up the good work!!!^_^
~Kayla~
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what a beautaifull, warm and honest words of this wonderful prayer..quite impressive and quite wonderful indeed..well done....
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Amazing. Extremely amazing. It makes me think of the teddy bear I got when I was a baby.
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simply wonderfull
well thought out. simply put, in my opion you captured the teddy bears thoughts. and emotions with such passion. brovo wonderful job
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This is beautifully done and actually inspiring spiritually. A great creative work and much enjoyed
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just as sweet as the first time I read it...Niaish so much for sharing and entering just love it!
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a truly sweet story-poem that touches my heart ... my husband told me today that a washing-machine is not a sentient being when I told him that it will be sad if we throw it away after all the loving service it has offered us throughout the years ... your poem confirms that a teddy is not just a piece of fluffy cloth, but a being with a soul ... a child would agree with both of us, but those grown-ups are so limited in their perceptions sometimes ...
thank you so much for sharing, and keep your childlike heart ...
happy new year !
maa
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I have such a teddy bear that has been with me since I was a new born. It is a wind up bear and plays "Farah Jaquis" or "Are You Sleeping" so I named her Farah Bear. She is now my son's companion. And yes, I think of her as a very dear friend. When I had my surgery my son brought me the bear and told me that I needed Farah more than he did right now. He was only 4 at the time.
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the generosity of heart of little children is amazing, isn't it ? they are our true teachers ...
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Beautiful write
Oh within a childs face as he displays such wonderful delight in love its the very best indeed
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This is a well crafted poem. It's moving and heartwarming. It's full of love.
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aww this gave me goosebumps (then again the temperature could've dropped a few degrees ) i loved this. it was so cute.
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This was such a lovely poem. So cute and very thoughtful. Thank you for sharing the smiles with us. You take care, Sandy
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aww i love this!
its so cute!
i love teddy bears!
great job hun
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thats so sweet. I love it alot. It all fits perficly togehter.
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WONDERFULLY SWEET
The Great Spirit answers even the smallest prayers...I just loved this little story...Thank you so much for the smile
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