Teddy Bear

I want to live like a teddy bear,
warm and snugged close to my little owner.
Knitted tiny blankets and sweaters,
and swept off on adventures to the grocery store and car wash.
Swing on the highest swing,
be the honored guest of a tea party,
travel to imaginary worlds.
I want to be comforted at night,
but also give security,
letting my someone know I'm there
and that I'll catch all their nightmares
from the bedroom ceiling and tackle
the monster in the closet.
I want to be a teddy bear,
and learn how to finger paint,
get stolen by Momma to throw me
into the swirling hurricane bath
and then tumbled dry on the ultimate tea cup ride.