Big Ted

Big Ted so cuddly
like a soft, woollen jersey
caramel-like fur,
reclining on my bed ready for a hug,
all fluffy and warm.
Little ears that stick out from the top of his head
like little indicators on a car.
He used to just lie at the bottom of a cupboard
waiting for a girl or boy to come find him
and pull him out of the dark.
Two big fat legs sticking out like elephant trunks
help him to sit down
His big fluffy head stuffed full of my secret thoughts,
like a suitcase packed with clothes
but closed tight so that it won't let anything out.
His checkered bow holding everything tight
to help keep in all the secrets and thoughts.