An Attic Corner

                                                                             AN ATTIC CORNER

In a dark attic corner

Sits a lonely teddy bear

All covered in dust and cobwebs

Unloved for many ayear

In a pram he'd be pushed along

A doll on either side

He was the first thing a mother grabbed

When her baby cried

He sits beside the Christmas dec's

And long forgotten junk

Piles of unwanted baby clothes

Just thrown into a trunk

I'm sure if you looked close enough

Into his one remaining eye

You'd see memories of happy children

From many years gone by

His stuffing is all falling out

From holes across his head

Made by tiny mice

To use as bedding for their bed

He wishes someone would hold him

Clutch him closely to their chest

But it looks like this attic

Is where he's laid to rest

Forgotten in the rafters

He wishes to be loved again

It's a good job he doesn't have a heart

It would only be filled with pain

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

this is my type of poem, I love this i really do and can relate to old toys in an attic I dont have one but wish i did, we used to have a screened in room at my old house, like an extension sun room and in it was the big coloured crates of plastic or boxes of toys and dolls and lego etc that our kids had outgrown. It sat there for a few years till i donated it, a great imagination you have and very well written. I like your imagination and style.

[George David Hope]

Thanks for you comments. I really appreciate you taking the time to read what I came up with. I have two lofts full of old toys (my own and my daughters)

[barleygirl]

Thanks to Juliespenhere for read requesting me on your poem. I’ve never heard a story about junk that conveys so much warmth & affection! Since I’m a big fan of rhyme & rhythm, I love your strong composition with well-crafted rhyme & rhythm. I love the way you use the teddy bear as your central character but also bringing everything else alive in that attic. Despite the state of disrepair, I felt this scene come alive becuz of your interesting perspectives (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[George David Hope]

Thanks for your kind words. really glad you enjoyed it. Still finding my feet on this site but I'm getting there.

[Matthew Kult]

Dreadfully lonely

Great Read

Matthew

[George David Hope]

Thanks for your comments. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it.

[Matthew Kult]

You are welcome

Matthew