[to Hilaire Belloc]
the best bear in the forest
had a thatched roof.
4 sets of breakfast bowls in
4 colours: red, blue, yellow, green
a print of Rackham's Cinderella on the wall
(the ball scene)
an impeccable sense of timing.
tupperware for berries.
no leftover porridge.
a green velvet armchair
and a pipe;
a wife who was no Mother Hubbard.
the best bear.
children everywhere may bless him
though he's still a bit scary;
he did not snack
on the child with golden curls.
mary angela douglas 2 december 2013
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