Christmas Teddy

by Paul Bishop - Christmas 1998

On a late December morning
Many years ago
A baby enjoyed a first Christmas
Playing with paper and bow
Until he saw a teddy
Button eyes, fur toe to head
And he cooed with delight
When he cuddled it in bed

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