Paul Bell

Teddy

It was never about the Teddy bear

 

It just sits there

 

Well, actually, it lies there

 

Have you ever noticed that about Teddy’s

 

They always lie at 45 to 60 degree angles

 

I digress

 

It should be about the teddy

 

You go to the hospital

 

People see a Teddy, they smile

 

I wasn’t smiling

 

No, I wasn’t smiling that day

 

But as Teddy said

 

At least you don’t need a DNA test

 

Definitely didn’t need a DNA test

 

Just a large drink

 

Several large drinks

 

None for Teddy

 

That would be irresponsible

 

Teddy still makes jokes about it

 

No night feeds for you

 

No crying

 

You’ve had a lucky escape

 

I sit him up straight

 

Ten minutes later

 

He’s on his side

 

That\'s life.