Teddy

 

It was never about the teddy bear

It just sits there

Well actually, It lies there

Have you ever noticed that about teddy’s

They always lie at 45 to 60 degree angles

I digress

It should be about the teddy

You go to the hospital

People see a teddy, they smile

I wasn’t smiling

No, I wasn’t smiling that day

But as teddy said

At least you don’t need a dna test

Definitely didn’t need a dna test

Just a large drink

Several large drinks

None for teddy

That would be irresponsible

Teddy still makes jokes about it

No night feeds for you

No crying

You’ve had a lucky escape

I sit him up straight

Ten minutes later

He’s on his side

That's life.

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Paul Bell,
"Teddy"
Your message speaks volumes with this one sentence."people see a teddy, they smile"
Unspoken message of hope and future.
Your brave poem of sharing a loss. I can only wonder at the exact meaning and I am just amazed at your vulnerable honesty.
Earlier in 4th and 5th line: Life's fingers are absent.
Have you ever noticed that about teddy's? They always lie at 45 or 60 degree angles."
Thank you for writing this poem. So many have lost loved ones, children, babies and your poem gives a place to acknowledge this sober reality.
Bless you much.
Kathy

[Paul Bell]

Thanks Kathy. It one i go back to often.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

It really touched a deep place with me and gave a message of be thankful today.

[Valentine]

I still have my teddy from my last hospital visit. He is cute and furry. Valentine

[Paul Bell]

Where are you hiding.

[andrew mitchell]

Excellent observations on a teddy bear. great flow, loved the narrative style Paul

[Paul Bell]

Thanks Andrew.

[andrew mitchell]

Just brilliant Paul.

[Bluebird91]

really deep and relatable. I like it :)

[Paul Bell]

Thanks Bluebird91