IT HAPPENED ONLY YESTERDAY

A screeching voice.

• IT HAPPENED ONLY YESTERDAY

  
  

  It happened only yesterday,

  About a half-past-four.

  I heard an awful screeching voice

  Behind the closet door.

  
  

  Not being one to seek out doom,

  I stood my place in fear.

  And then I thought I felt some drops

  Of salted little tears.

  
  

  What could it be behind the door?

  And should I start to run?

  Whatever made that screeching sound

  Could not be any fun!

  
  

  But as I turned to make my move,

  I felt a furry friend.

  It was my teddy by my side

  And so the dream could end.

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Reviews

[Silmara McGarry]

So wonderful 💯 Love the end 👏🏻
Ohhh your poem brought so many memories of my childhood, fears, most of the time imaginary...and many times the presence of angels that I feel up to today. Wishing that teddy and angels bring only happiness to you Miss Sharon!
I hope all is great with you dear🌷

[Miss Sharon]

What a nice review! Thanks ever so much. ~Sharon

[Gee]

Had me wondering then smiling at the last two lines.
Damn them nightmares:)

[Miss Sharon]

LOL Thanks for your nice comment my friend. ~Sharon

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good tale shared dear Sharon. Some dreams can feel so true. I enjoyed the poetry. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much kind friend for your nice review. ~Sharon

[emmajoygreen]

Such an incredibly 'dear' post, full of genuine feelings and memories. Not only that, your meter and word use is, as ever, accurate to an nth.

I still have my teddy bear, he sits or leans - depending on his mood, on a small cushioned chest next to the right side of my bed. We looking after each other, sharing all sorts of days. Many't the time I wish him 'good night' and if he's still awake, will grunt in a sleepy but happy way. Love him to pieces. xx You've brought back many thoughts and memories, Miss Sharon.. thank you for sharing such a delightful poem. many ,

[Miss Sharon]

What an awesome review! I thank you very much. ~Sharon

[emmajoygreen]

You are always more than welcome, Sharon. Hope life is smooth and happy for you. Take care, keep safe, always. :)

[Nima.Hope]

Although it seems it's very popular in US and the UK to have Teddy bears, I had a Tom(the famous cat) doll. Dolls are such good friends of childhood. Beautiful and touching piece of writing. Thanks for sharing Sharon🌸

[Miss Sharon]

Awww! What a beautiful response to this write. Thanks ever so much. ~Sharon

[Nima.Hope]

Have a nice day my friend

[Melinda McQueen]

We all need someone to help us feel safe.
This is an adorable write.
i enjoyed it.

[Miss Sharon]

Awww! You are very kind and I thank you. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

You should cherish it indeed; even toys that touched us can be priceless. I was in suspense till the end.
I hope your dream never ends.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much my dear for a beautiful response to this write. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Miss Sharon.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I never had a teddy growing up. My childhood was pretty much obliterated by my father's death when I was six, so I think that may be why I gravitate to them now. I actually stop and hold one, put it in my cart for the duration of my shopping, then decide not to buy it. Feeling foolish, I suppose. But one of these days, I'll make it to the checkout with bear in arms. I just know it!

[Miss Sharon]

May today be the day you return home...teddy in hand! Thanks for stopping by. ~Sharon

[Kelly Scheppers]

My pleasure!

[Chris Shaw]

I didn’t have a teddy Sharon, I had a special doll. All my grandkids have kept their teddies. We all need someone to talk to when we are children. Such a delightful little poem Sharon. It is a beautiful day here in the UK. I hope yours is equally so.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

You are always so kind to me Chris! Thanks ever so much. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome dear Sharon.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sharon… I have a few Teddy Bears as memories soothe my tears. They seem to feel my melancholy when I need a Bear 🫂 Hug. softly, Pat

[Miss Sharon]

((bear hug)) Thanks so much for a beautiful review! ~Sharon

[Patricia Wedel]

You are welcome Sharon. hugs, Pat