Dear Care Bear

On the darkest, dullest, deprived days,
During weeks of grey or months of rays,
A gentle, fragile bear waits on my desolated pillow.
He is a comforting friend to curl up with, just like an armadillo
A luxurious headrest, a ruffled toy to cuddle,
With me in my dreams to drag me out of any puddle.
Journeying through my mind, he can soar, he can swim and he can fight,
Then after we play and explore all night, I awaken to find him then hold him tight.
He is a hero, with several powers, but what I admire most,
The potential, skill and talent he has to make me smile from pillar to post.
An untouchable, unremarkable, unforgettable friendship we share,
And that’s why he is so dear to me, my friend, my toy, my bear!