Tedward was aWoolworth’s bear,Filling in forOne not there(Parents’ attic?Thrown away?Long-dulled need re-vived one day):Lost the arche-typal ted,Friendly TedwardDid instead.
Tedward, friend to-- Let’s say -- He,Came in tow toVisit Me:Quaint arrangement,I awayWhen this pair ar-rived to stay.I, returning,Hoped to find,Briefly, Him: no --Left behind,Though, was TedwardIn a chair,Filling in forHim not there.
Tedward, whelmed withSpite and blame --Lo! My TadwitHe became:Nose though hard andLook though dim,Friendly substi-tute for Him.Is love haunted?To receiveWhat anotherNeeds to giveAlways, somewhat,Looked at square,Filling in forThose not there?
