navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #18 » A Bear Made Of Memories
Open Poetry #18
Post A Reply Post New Topic A Bear Made Of Memories Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
HEG
Junior Member
since 2002-01-18
Posts 42


0 posted 2002-02-10 10:43 PM


“Can I have that old teddy bear in your closet, Granddad?”,
my eight-year-old granddaughter wanted to know.
“Sitting all alone up on that shelf he looks so sad.

Besides, you are too old to play with teddy bears anyway,
And he looks all worn out, not worth much like if he was new.”
Smiling, I replied, “He can be yours – not now, but someday.

For he’s special – worth more than all the money in the world.
That bear belonged to your Grandmother, whom you don’t remember
since she passed away when you were only a toddling little girl.

On our first date as teenagers, I won that bear for your Grandmother
by throwing baseballs at the state fair. That very night I knew
she’d become my wife, that for me there would never be another.

It took her three more years before she would agree to marry me.
For 50 years Mr. Bear sat on her dressing table, watching her daily
putting on make-up, fixing her hair, making herself as pretty as could be.

Now each morning as I get dressed, Mr. Bear is the first thing
I see, winking at me, reminding me of my beloved darling.
He’s made of life’s most valuable commodity…sweet memories!”


© Copyright 2002 HEG - All Rights Reserved
akela
Junior Member
since 2002-02-05
Posts 15
croydon england
1 posted 2002-02-12 08:57 PM


so sweet. to have a keepsake from the early days,you must treasure it dearly. i bet teddy can tell a story or two,he he, i hope when the time comes your little one will treasure it as you do

[This message has been edited by akela (02-12-2002 08:59 PM).]

ShadowRider
Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038
USA
2 posted 2002-02-12 09:16 PM


smiling, was a pleasure to grin and bear it, HEG.

It would be sad to think that the teddy would be banished
to the Land Of Lost Toys.  
tSR

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #18 » A Bear Made Of Memories

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary