TEDDY


In her hands she carries a teddy bear
It is a sign of trauma
Of innocence lost
How long ago no one knows

She has gone back to the
Safety of childhood
And found a way to interactive
With those around her

She moved into her new home
An adventure in itself
New people and surroundings
How will she handle the world

No tears are shed now
And she holds her little friend close
She smiles and laughs
Still there is trepidation

White and fluffy
Held in a basket
He will not harm
Or desert her


Michael V Hechtman