Everlasting Love
the eyes of the Steiff Teddy hung from its threads
loving can take its toll when small nimble hands
poke and explore in innocent fashion and passion
what lies underneath a warm glance into the truth
the button in the animal’s ear like a hearing aid
attended to sorrows tears nightmares and joy
like a sounding board for emotions it listened
Teddy always knew how to deal with the pain
his fur was fuzzy from compassion and touch
naked patches showed signs of wear and tear
but his resolve as tested and trusted companion
never diminished and comforted the young child
the soft toy was better than a psychotherapist
and he talked way more than Freud at the couch
his messages were clearer than psycho babble
and his embracing caress secured childhood
when he growled it came from a place of support
a warning sign here and there and encouragement
not one harsh word ever came from his sweet mouth
and even today the adult cuddles him every night
sometimes simply being present is all that one needs
14th June 2021
A tender Moment from Childhood
Sponsor Malabika Ray Choudhury
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