Love Poem: Everlasting Love

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