Love Poem: Teddy Bear For Baby Girl
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Written by: Jimmy Anderson

Teddy Bear For Baby Girl

I've fought to right the wrongs.  Buried my grief through writing songs.
       Alienated myself from all the world.  Became a recluse to my little girl.
I've seen history repeat itself through me.  Now I'm the father I vowed never to be.
                     Baby girl forgive me for not being there.
              It's not because I don't love you or don't care.
                     I was busy on the road up north somewhere.
              But sweetie daddy brought back this teddy bear.
I had to grow up fast and be a man.  But the stage took me further from you with
       the guitar in my hand.
I was so deep in chasin' women and battling my alcholism.  Although I sent you 
       cards, I failed to give you a fathers wisdom.
                     Baby girl forgive me for not being there.
              It's not because I didn't love you or didn't care.
                     I was just on the road out west somewhere.
              But sweetie daddy brought back this teddy bear.
I'm laying down my guitar and leaving the stage.  On to a new chapter in 
       my life, turn the page.
Daddy is not perfect, mistakes are gonna be made.  Looking into your
       pretty face I know I should have stayed.
I'm here now, I'm not going anywhere.  Baby girl daddy brought back 
       this teddy bear!



*For Brianna and Jasmine - Daddy love you!