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Ring of Life
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Ring of Life |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Ring of Life Once there was a Teddy bear His live was simple and mostly fair The girl that was in love with him Cradle him when light grew dim She was a gentle kinda girl With a lovely smile and hair full of curl As time went on and life did change The girl grew up, was such a pride Soon she became this wonderful young bride And the Teddy bear was set aside She now had something that was more real Something not so fuzzy to her feel Teddy then was needle put away A gentle last stroke "Good bye" he heard her say The oak lid closed and darkness came Poor Teddy bear, what a shame There he lay not touched again Left alone in darkness feeling only pain It felt like nothing were to gain Year after year, so endlessly it seemed Teddy didn't know if he ever were redeemed The trunk was once or twice around But never was the heavy lid unbound Until the day, he saw the light A little girl felt for his plight The girl she lifted up the heavy oak The Teddy opened an eye and almost choked Burned in his memory the face he saw Anxiously he waved with just one paw She saw that paw, she saw The girl picked up the Teddy bear That was lying there so cold and bare She smiled as only little girls can do And poured out of her mouth came The long a waited "I love you" She was a gentle kinda girl With a lovely smile and hair full of curl The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
How sweet and lovely this is! And once again, teddy finds himself loved and with a purpose! Corinne |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Awe, so sweet Helmut. Love those teddy bears cause they are always true. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
There's almost nothing better then a soft, cozy, cuddly, sweet teddy bear. I love this poem, it as cherishable as a teddy bear. Can you write one about a 5'tall orangatang? He likes to hang out in our house.  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is so touching! What a warm, wonderful story! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Shelley Member
since 2000-01-27
Posts 263Ohio, USA |
This is so precious. I love how the cycle starts all over again. Great job! I think I will go find my teddy. Too Cute!! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
You know, little boys love teddy's too. I miss mine right now. I probably loved mine too much, though, the arm was darn near torn off and all the stuffing was running out everywhere last I saw him.  Squeezed him once too much I guess. Now I have no one to squeeze....Lovely Poem, Helmut. Michael |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This makes me wanna dig out my ole teddy bear!!!! This was precious Helmut...one of my favorites to be sure!! Only one as sweet as you could understand a teddy bear's plight!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Helmut, my gentle friend~ What nostalgic joy filled my heart with reading this piece. I once stored my 'teddie' in a cedar chest, until one night I needed his closeness and his ear .... now the darling resides again on the coverlet on my bed. He winks and I wink back. Thank you, darling for this precious reminder of the teddy bears in our lives. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
as to the merit of your poem all i can say is indeed and yuh sniff... |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
I'm sorry but unlike me I have to make this a general reply. Just got home from work, very busy here at the moment. Thank you all for your replies Corinne, Cherished Martie, Huged Shelley, Thanks Michael, Thanks. I agree devina, Huged Marge, Gentle Hug wayoutwalt, Thank you I promisse I will catch up with reading soon You all will be in my heart The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Nicely done, Helmut. Mad me think of Puff the Magic Dragon and little Jackie who came no more.....good writing. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
And that teddy bear waited there so patiently. Really touching. James |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Yay for the teddy bear, I love bears and I loved your sweet poem thanks for sharing Helmut [This message has been edited by whiskey (edited 02-25-2000).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This reminds me of The Velveteen Rabbit... thanks for smiling thoughts, Helmut! *S* |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
We can relate to teddy bears we have more than a couple on the go here Liked this a lot Rex}<{{{{o> |
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