Ode To Teddy Bears

Late night, where the pitch black suffocates me

Wrapped in my blankets, tears, and negativity,

No matter which screen I look into

No matter what situation I'm going through,

It's the time I need a hug the most

In which I'd rather hug a something than a ghost

Ode to Teddy Bears

In public, trapped in between a thousand bodies

Aging from a young child to as old as can be,

The feel of a soft, squishy item

Either to rub against my fingers

Or squeeze into my chest,

Alike the fur of a soft cat or dog

Soothing by the touch, calming to the heart

Prevention of a panic attack,

Ode to Teddy Bears

Education, where the academics pile on and on

No matter how much I work or study

Never ending list of things to be done

High expectations, and low motivation

Necessities not only sleep or nutrition, but emotional support

Alike needing a something to lay all my stress unto

To let go all the nerves, panic, and rigid posture

To be at peace, calm, sane

Ode to Teddy Bears

Underrated for the label saying 'kids only'

For seeing an adult with a teddy bear is strange

But seeing a child with a mobile phone is not

I thank the heavens for teddy bears

The variety of sizes and colors

Although, there's one similarity

Their smile, almost contagious

Encouraging to any person, any age.

Which is why I love stuffed animals

Ode to Teddy Bears