Professor Purple
Professor Purple
Feb 17, 2011

Teddy Bear

White bed within four white walls
Tied to it or else she falls
Greenish robe, white wisps of hair
« Have you seen my teddy bear?»

Fed by tube and countless pills
None alleviate her ills
With slurred speech and vacant stare
« Please bring me my teddy bear »

« Enough of these diagnostics
My conditions you can’t fix
He should be right over there
My best friend, my teddy bear »

« Saw him just the other day
He should not be far away
Did you look well, everywhere?
For my darling teddy bear? »

« I’ve been trapped here since December
Of what year? I can’t remember
Christmas carols in the air
Begging for my teddy bear »

« I don’t want one more injection
Or to hear ‘bout the infection
For these things I’ve not a care
Just give me my teddy bear »

About This Poem

Last Few Words: This was posted on the old workshop, with a few differences. I am posting it again since right now it is the main focus of my editing. All crititques and constructive comments appreciated.

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

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Country/Region: CAN

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Comments

S

been wondering what happened to you. welcome back. I thought i remembered this poem. I'll smoke it over and get back to you with a few ideas.............scribbler

katplath

my grandma is suffering with the final stage of Alzheimer's and this poem moved me deeply. really well written and full of sorrow and other things i really can't find the proper words for. Sincerely,

Professor Purple

Hi Stan, yes I'm back, feels great! I look forward to your thoughts on this.

Hi Katplath, sorry for your grandma. Many but not all of my poems are sad. I'm happy you thought the poem was strong. Thank you for your read and comments.

Hi Bee, it was actually a spello not a typo. Thank you for that, I have corrected it. I'm glad you like the poem.

Antoine