Andrea Cox

My Teddy Bear

To you from me:

“This letter has to be brief; so

I’ll not share with you my grief.”

“I sent you this teddy bear for the entire world to see;

It’s filled with love that comes from inside of me”

“While we watch the same sunsets-although alone;

Please pray for my safe trip home.”

In those times when you’re lonely and I am not there,

Here is a gift to replace your despair.”

From me to you:

“Sometimes I wanted to hate you yet didn’t know why,

But now you are not here and I want to cry.”

“I know I can be bitchy; I can be blue,

I certainly am moody and always blame you.”

“Knowing this letter may never get there;

I will always cherish my loving teddy bear. ITS’…”

Guaranteed to listen and to understand,

Guaranteed to be there with a touch of my hand,

Guaranteed to absorb all of my tears,

Guaranteed to relieve all of my fears,

Guaranteed to never turn away,

Guaranteed to be there night and day.

“For all those times while you are over there,

I will hold on tight to my loving teddy bear.”