Comment from Kaye A

Excellent

OMG, I loved this so much, I know what its like to have a special teddybear and Im in my fifties! I loved your choice of art work also. Your poem reminded me of the song Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton. I think she even sings a Teddy Bear song. Anyway, Loved it, Kaye

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2014

Dear Kaye: I really appreciate your kind review and hope I can continue to bring work you will enjoy!! Thanks so much and please stay tuned. I'll be around to see you soon too!! Vance

Comment from Janie King

Excellent

I do so wish I had a six for this piece. It is so sweet and touching. I love that the little girl isn't stuck on "things" but the love of her mommy and daddy. Most kids are starving for real love as they've been given things in place of time and love. Good job. God loves you and so do I.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2014

Janie: Thanks for such a sweet and tender and generous review!! And most of all .... thanks for the love...I LOVE YOU TOO!VANCE

Comment from lakeport

Excellent

Salvation Army Teddy bear, indeed these are lovely song lyrics, I enjoped reading it.God luck at the contest. God bless you. Lakleport.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2014

Thanks so much for your kind review and good wishes for the contest! I'm always delighted to hear from you! Vance

reply by lakeport on 15-Jan-2014

your welcome, Lakeport.

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Vance,
I loved the message in this work. So full of need and compassion that fills a child's heart with her teddy bear.
Strong emotional threads with the biggest heart of all - I loved it.
Thanks for sharing it and congrats on publication :)
Maureen

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2014

Thanks Maureen: I'm glad you found this entertaining and I appreciate your good wishes...HUGS...Vance

Comment from LorraineK

Excellent

Wow, I really enjoyed reading this poem. Wish I could hear it to music. To have a teddy bear for a dad is sad, but at least the child was not mad, she had something that made her glad! Nothing but praise for this exceptional poem. LorraineK

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 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2014

Thanks Lorraine..It was on a 45rpm record so probably won't have that gear anymore but it was actually recorded by Elvis and put in the "can" as they say for later release but he died shortly thereafter. I keep praying that some day they might dig it out and release it before I kick the can too!! Vance

Comment from allborn66

Excellent

This is a very beautiful poem/ song. It inspires emotion in your reader. The word choice is strong. It has a nice flow.
Barbara

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 Comment Written 15-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2014

Dear Barbara...nice to meet you and hope to see you more often as I love your review and will be around to visit you as well! Vance