Home finds Bear

Once upon a few days before Christmas day

On a cold brisk walk home

A walk done every day at the same time

The princess and I found something new

She stopped in front of a display window of a small winter wonderland
It so fascinated her
She loved the lights inside the homes and the people ice skating on the pond
" Momma, I bet the town comes to life at night when we sleep."
" You are so right,  princess."

It was a special little town indeed

Just a few steps away was what made her day extra special

There he was 

waiting....

"Aww... look momma! He looks so cold and lonely."

" He does, but maybe someone dropped him and is now looking for him."

" He told me he needs a warm home"

I took him down and noticed that he had patches sewn in all the soft places

Blue Ribbon crown

She found a blue ribbon on the floor

We tied it on the bear

And just like that the bear had a home

hops when happy

She hopped the rest of the walk home
I could swear the bear was smiling too

Bear comes home

"I was homesick for a place I've never been to.

Now home has found me." ~ Bear

She named him Frenchie

Teddy Bear Paws

I placed my memories in teddy bear’s paws,                                
My fondest dreams, my wishes and all,
I’ll never let go of those tender years,
And you, my friend, through giggles and tears.

I recall the gaze of your black button eyes,
Your comforting look and knowing surprise.
My deepest secrets, I shared with you,
Old bear, my friend, you’ve always been true.

You hold the magic of those wonderful years,
You soothe my heart; you calm my fears.
My childhood stories upon your ears,
You listened with love, forever dear.

I placed my cares into your paws,
With frogs and toads with warts and all.
Old bear, you’ve been my steadfast friend,
from my very first step to each day’s end.

Through ups and downs throughout my life,
You’ve been my pillow; my moonlit night,
The bear who knows just where I’ve been,
Who stood by me through thick and thin.

Whenever I see your adorable face,
I’m back in my childhood, the state of grace,
Recalling the times when life was a game,
When days were sunny; when it never rained.

Now, I’ve grown up in stature and size,
With life quite serious, Im supposed to be wise,
I’ll leave my cares by the door-outside,
And look for the bear with arms opened wide.

A teddy bear holds a young child’s smiles,
And dreams of queens and far away miles,
Of tea cups and parties out on the lawn,
And Golden Books treasured when summers were long,

And I, I shall be forever young……..

~ Author Unknown ~

Wishing you all a peaceful holiday and a great 2012!