I remember growing up
back when I was just a boy
the one thing that meant the
world to me my one childhood joy.
Never did we get allot for Christmas
maybe a toy car or two
none of that stuff really mattered
to me as long as I had you.
I watched my friends play with their
new toys smiles upon their faces
I sat in my room with you we dreamed
of magical make believe places.
I held you ever so close
mummy and daddy would argue and fight
having you close by my side
just seemed to make everything alright.
The years have passed we parted ways
I got older through the years
I will never forget the day we met
how you helped me overcome my fears.
You were always by my side when
I needed you, I knew you were always there
I thank you wherever you are
My good old teddy bear.
Author notes
Written June 10th, 2006
A contest entry
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Awww how sweet
I love my teddy bear even if he is a little short on stuffing these days. Great write Thanks for entering!
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wow . this is SO wonderful . this write ...... wow . all i camn really say is gr8 job . i dont really know how else to put it .......
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lol.....i was not expecting it to be a teddy bear......i love how you did that.......i never really got anything for any occasion either.........but......once again you did an awesome job....i love it......
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Amazing
this is an amazing heartfelt write. So great you had a friend there to comfort you when you needed it most even if is was your Teddy bear. I love this piece. Excellent job!
~much love~
carol
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awww that is the cutest thing!! i still have my old teddy bear i passed him down to my daughter (she is 3) and now he keeps her dreams sweet for her. every child needs something they can rely on at all times b/c as much as our parents love us they are not always their or understand when we need them.
Falon
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WONDERFUL POEM
Oh dear James, this was quite beautiful. I could feel the warmth you wrote it with. Excellent write. Wonderful rhyme. It so reminds me of when my children were small and now my grandchildren. Thank you for such a pleasant read this morning. It brought some nice memories and a smile. Take caere, Love, Mum. Smiles and hugs across the miles.
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This was really good. Keep up the good work. I completely understand what you are talking about.
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heehee, that's a fantastic last line. i really liked this.
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Excellent, excellent poem. Very well done, one of the best I've read. This poem really grips the reader with power and emotion. Very creative, well written piece! Brilliant!
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Awww thats so sweet
im 14 and i still have my teddy bear that i used to cry into when i was upset, (i still do) but shhhh
I loved how you made it seem like it was a sibling or maybe the person you loved but it turned out to be the teddy bear
Its cute as
Thanx for sharing
-Kira -
This was a wonderful poem!!!
It is almost as if a trick.
I thought it was about a girl but it happened to be your teddy bear!!
The years have passed we parted ways
I got older through the years
I will never forget the day we met
how you helped me overcome my fears.
You were always by my side when
I needed you, I knew you were always there
I thank you wherever you are
My good old teddy bear.
these are my favorite parts.
keep up the great work!! -
Brillant work
Aww, what a sweet poem James. It touches your heart and the little 'twist' at the end makes it just that more great.
Wonderful rhyming and the flowing is fantastic
Keep up your fabulous work.
Stay safe
Much love,
your daughter,
Amanda 
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I love how the "twist" at the end. I was not expecting that at all.
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Wow, this is very well put together. And I must say that I loved the ending! great job and Keep it up!
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a pleasure just a gem
James such a heartfelt write my friend i have a tear happening here the images your words portray and the sadness of the emotion. 
i had thoughts playing through my mind thinking just what was this good thing or person who you put your trust in and how lucky they and you were to have one another. Then that wonderful twist. am all for a good twist in a poem. Penned it perfectly. if only all the teddy bears across time and the world could speak what interesting tales they could tell or what love they could send back to us today.
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Oh, sweet! I was actually picturing siblings during the read, but confusion set in on that theory when I read "I will never forget the day we met." The last line made me say "aaaahhhh." - very nice, thanks for sharing!
I just removed a bit of comment I made before, new to this site and just reading suggestions on commenting, and realize there is a more appropriate place for what I have taken out (typo correction suggestions). Sorry about that - I will learn!
Edited on Jun 10, 7:04 p.m. because 'just learning...'.
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I had a stuffed rabbit, myself. But it's the same principle.
This is a very nice poem and it made me smile.
xx-Kitti -
I really really love this poem. It just makes me want to smile. Great job! do you always write stuff like this?
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exellent
Ya know, this is one of those pieces that is just makes me smile inside and out. I wasn't sure who you were talking about, but never would have thought it was a teddybear. I love it!! Thanks for the feel good giggle! -
Great
Suprise Suprise...totally unexpected bit at the end my friend! I was thinking of all the emotions to that person, (which ur poem has indeed brought along) bro's, sis' or parents but in da end the bear prevailed..I loved it.
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I didnt guess it was a teddy. I enjoyed it. Ive still got my teddy (podge) and I couldnt part with him. But my childhood was a good one with no angry parents so he probably means something different to me than yours does
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Surprise ending. Pretty cool. I like your imagery and word choices. Everyone needs someone and a teddy bear can be a kids best friend. Good work!
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This is just so great! I love it. You've done well with this tribute to your 'old friend'... It seems we all had a friend (real or imaginary or toy) like this that helped us through tough times at one time or another, and we always look back with a smile to those memories. Super write!
Blessings,
Lacyte.
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