It's Just a Teddy Bear

They have to leave sometime

It's just a teddy bear
Her hands brushed its face
So soft
And comforting
She laughed
How many nightmares had it chased away

It's just a child's toy
Her hands brought it close
So sweet
And loving
How many secrets had it kept safe?

He's a grown man now
His life spreads before him
So creative
And daring
How many successes lie before him?

She's just a mother
Memories whirl in her
Trying to see
The boy she loves
In the man who stands before her

It's just a teddy bear
Still comforting
And offering
A loving link to her dear son