Perplexed on Christmas morning
when I pulled from my stocking...
a toy ice cream cone?
I pushed the lever on one side
"poof"
the pink foam ice cream shot off the cone.
A piece of paper flew,
landing on carpeted floor.
"Aren't you curious about that note?"
my hubby inquired.
Scrawled on torn paper in familiar script,
a desperate plea;
"Help, get me out of this basket!"
Perplexed, I searched
large baskets and small,
then spied a brown furry arm
peeking out of a wicker picnic basket
on a wall across the hall.
"There!"
I gestured with triumphant glee.
Bill stretched a broom across the sill,
scooped up the basket by it's handle
and rescued ... Feelix.
I cuddled my soft Christmas bear.
Author notes
A true story. This happened early in our marriage, about 20 years ago.
I had fun with that puppet with my son Tim, who was born a few years later.
In a list
A contest entry
- Teddy Bear Contest by debilynn.
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Silver trophy winner
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Comments
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haa, this is cute
thanks for making me smile and thanks for entering
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So sweet.....
I collect Hula Dolls and Teddy Bears! My husband and I have had many of these precious moments...34 years of them!
Be well and blessed my friend!
s
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I really enjoyed reading this poem. Such innocence in receiving a gift! How wonderful that must feel.
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congrats on the silver and what a wonderful, inventive story. The end is great and I loved the rhyme. Thank you
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what a sweet story and such a cute and clever way to give/receive a present. I really enjoyed your poem.
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Aww this is such a precious piece. What a beautiful gift your husband gave you. I am sure that teddy has given you such delight ever since
Gorgeous!
Gaylene
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Charming story, sweet with thoughtfulness. Christmas mornings still wake the eager child in us! How delightful that you were able to later enjoy it with your son
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aw this a very beautiful write I love the border to congratulations on your shiny
maralisa
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Oh what a lovely and uplifting write! My Jason got me my first Teddy Bear ever the first year we were together I still have it on our bed. What a wonderful hubby you have, thanks for sharing your wonderful story, congrats on the Silver. Have a blessed day my friend, hugs Theresa
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what a delightful tale! a very enjoyable read! great rhythm and rhyme. very vivid imagery. thank you for entering and sharing this. keep writing dear poet! God bless you always
ps: i love the background. may i snag? can you send me the beads also please?
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You can certainly snag it, hon! The beads - it's actually a single bead which I "strung".
If I can find it, I'll send it!
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Such a cute and loving poem. A very pleasant trip down memory lane. You just have to love those old Christmas memories.
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