A Teddy Bear's Enterprise.

by ghosts in bloom   Sep 22, 2007


A child's smile reflects, in two purple button-eyes
A hand-sewn silhouette, stitched in perfect size.

A pink lace ribbon wrapped, with bow around it's neck
Just like the child's arms, when Mom comes in to check.

"Goodnight," she says, "my little one." as she reaches to out the light
"I'll see you in the morning, when the sun is shining bright."

"Mommy? ..." the small child said, with curious, eager stare
Remarking "I think Teddy's grown!", and holding it in the air.

"Indeed, I think he has!" says Mom, "And in the 'morn you'll see,
That Teddy's even fatter, and stuffed with dreamer's potpourri."

"So lay down your head, hold Teddy tight,
Close your eyes, and say goodnight.
Breathe in that scent, of your dreams in flight,
And paint the sky, with colors bright.
Goodnight, my love, goodnight."
Mom says while turning out the light.

copyright (c) Novalyn Grace
September 22nd 2007

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  • 16 years ago

    by Blissful

    Awww this was just so beautiful! The story you told just blew me away of how you took something so simple that people take for granted and turned it into a masterpiece. I feel like this could be in a childrens book that could be read to them before they fall asleep because there was something so tranquil about it. I felt safe after reading this, like everything is going to be alright...beautiful.

    The ending was flawless, so sweet and wonderful that I wanted to read this over and over. Your rhyming flowed nicely and nothing seemed forced or out of place. Your beginning was so beautiful with its descriptions and imagery that I was hooked from right there.

    Thank you for sharing, I am glad I read this.

    Well done.
    *5/5*

  • 17 years ago

    by Marc Ortiz

    It's more of a story than a poem but it was a great piece =)

    I really love the opening lines it really grab my attention. well done.

    What I like in this poem is the rhymes, keep up the good work!

  • 17 years ago

    by kIROS DELA VEGA

    Loved the poem, it was beautoifully written, and the word choice was flawless, wonderful work on this my friend, keep it up

  • 17 years ago

    by ABake

    This was really cute. You gave me a great image in my mind.Your flow was flawless and I really loved the whole idea of this poem. Great job!
    5/5

    Amber...

  • 17 years ago

    by Sweet Fragility

    Again, an original write. I love the imagery created, especially over something so minor and sweet. Not forced, great flow.
    5/5
    ~ Lainey