I Love My Little Teddy Bear
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Music: The Months: A Summer Night. By Charles Henri Valentin Alkan. Sequenced by Segundo G. Yogore at Kunst der Fuge. Subscribe to this site on Substack |
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I love my little teddy bear. I want to take him everywhere. His arms are always open and He has to sit, he cannot stand. He's always smiling when we play And says whatever I would say. I take him by an arm or ear Or leg, whichever one is near, And carry him around with me, And sit him down upon my knee, Or hug him when I go to bed And put my head beside his head. He has a little rip inside His armpit, which my mommy tried To sew, but it keeps opening. My mommy said my dad would bring A new one home, but I said no, I wanted this one, even though He may be old, a little worn, And delicate where he is torn. I will be gentle with him, for I would not want to tear him more. Tell me, those who urge his end: Would you throw away a friend? Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.
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