Jul 2015
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
Tate
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
Tate
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.
