To Edward Bear “Teddy” from Mum

I am not going to tell you what Teddy means to me ... I am going to tell Teddy. 

You came into our lives like a tornado,

You were a non-stop gust of wind, never still

Life was just a game. 

You have made me laugh, you are a clown -

Never serious. 

You have this inner beauty others often do not see.

One minute you are playing the-the next your head is on my knee. 

You have given me the ability to laugh at myself and accept

Who I am – and still you love me.

And I – well I love you more than I can say. 

With you I can fly, I can go out into the world not seeing or

Caring what people think of me.

If I am ok in your eyes, I am ok. 

We have ;learnt a lot together. I have had more fun

With you than I ever thought possible. 

I think you have enjoyed training me as well – sometimes

I wonder who is training whom! 

I don’t want to be your master – I want to be your friend. 

After all

I hold your lead – you hold my heart. 

From Mum 

(Author unknown)