The Bear Essentials
awe… Anybody out there feel like they need a big ol’ bear hug today?
Well here’s hoping this cute poem inspired by the whimsical ceramic
artistry of Belén Soto will brighten somebody’s day, today! 😍😘☺️ ♥ Jackie
The Bear Essentials
there is a family of simple bears
who live in a humble forest lair
they are a lively and happy lot
with elegant manners taught
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flowers, ties and grace at every meal
is the family dining deal
fetch yourself some tasty grog
and have a seat on the family log
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oodles of berries and honey
more bountiful than funny money
so yummy it makes your tummy tingle
transforming food into comic jingles
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come join our family fray
with laughter and lively play
no worries for this crew
we live each day brand new
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Here’s a shout out to kids, bears, fun and the simple joys of life. Once again the playful ceramics of Belén Soto inspired me to have fun with my poetry. I hope you enjoy her delightful bears and other creative creatures on her website.
knitting with heart 
well seeing you a bear hug! and these ceramic bears are cute! in art class, some middle schoolers used to use polymer clay (I do not teach anymore, but did for many years) and well, one of the long time samples I had was a polymer clay bear – it always made it back in the bin…. and this post reminded me of a some fun lessons. thx.
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May 22, 2016 at 12:48 am
Big bear hug back at ya, Yvette ❤ You were an art teacher? That must've been fun! Well now you've reminded me of my very special teddy bear candle—packed away somewhere "safe" 😉 … gee whiz… And it would've been perfect for this reblog! Oh well… I'll need to find it for next time! 🙂 ♥ ❤
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May 22, 2016 at 1:07 am
yes,m maybe next time! and yes, I taught art for 8 years, but also taught many subjects over the years — ahhhhh
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May 22, 2016 at 1:27 am
This blog reminds me so much of my Bear Collection. My daughter was newly married and the events of 9/11 shocked her so much she felt they- her and Mark – should not bring children into this broken world. I wanted to sow hope so I bought the first bear in The Teddy Bear Collection and began to write some stories. His name is Peter the Pilot. I finished up with 40 in the collection and my daughter did have a son and a daughter and always saw my bears as symbols of HOPE. I have about 12 stories with the 40 bears but perhaps you blog and the beauty of its expression should somehow encourage me to get them out there. I would like to know if anyone would like part or needs a bear in this collection. I believe they stopped making them several years ago. Thanks for the beautiful blog. I love it!
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May 22, 2016 at 1:24 am
Oh yes, Faye… Your bear stories sound wonderful and I do hope you will blog about them… This world needs to hear the message of hope! I’m glad 9/11 did not cause your daughter & hubby to give up on starting their family… The shock of 9/11 was also when my first heart-shaped knitting emerged off my needles 🙂 ♥ ❤
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May 22, 2016 at 4:35 pm
I need one bear hug with extra chocolate. Here’s one for you back. xoxoxoxo
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May 22, 2016 at 1:45 am
Ooooh yes, chocolate!!! … extra-big bear hug to you, Sabiscuit 🙂 🐻 💝 ♥ ❤
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May 22, 2016 at 4:49 pm
Thanks for the share. Bear hugs!
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May 22, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Big bear hugs to you, Brad 🙂
gotta ❤ your happy little poem 🙂 ♥ ❤
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May 24, 2016 at 9:05 pm
Bear hugs back to you 😀
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May 22, 2016 at 8:44 pm
Thanks “sew” much & big bear hugs to you, Debbierose 🙂 ♥ ❤
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May 24, 2016 at 9:26 pm
The bears are adorable (and your poem, too). Now if they were chocolate….(LOL). ❤
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May 22, 2016 at 8:59 pm
heehee… Yes indeed, adorable bears & poem & chocolate! I like the way you think, Anna ❤ I'm pleased to have found this creative connection between one blogger's art and another blogger's poem inspired by that art… Kinda like a double-reblog! 🙂 ♥ ❤
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May 24, 2016 at 9:43 pm
Thank you very much for sharing my family of bears!!!! you’re very kind 🙂
For me it is an honor and for them a new adventure to make friends and have fun 😉
A big hug … and happy week.
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May 23, 2016 at 12:05 pm
So fun to share your bears! Big bear hug to you, Belén 🙂 ♥ ❤
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May 24, 2016 at 10:08 pm
I’m looking for bloggers of positivity who share their stories and talents! Great to find you!
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May 24, 2016 at 6:29 pm
Hi bahelberg1 🙂 Thanks for finding/following/commenting so kindly, here at my blog! Your pictorial-dialogue blogging style is fun too 🙂 ♥ ❤
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May 25, 2016 at 1:49 pm
Kind to kind, kwh! Thank you! See you again…
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May 25, 2016 at 2:48 pm
Brilliant idea to reblog this heartwarming poem 🙂 Thank you!Have a peaceful & productive day * ^ *
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May 31, 2016 at 5:41 pm
So glad you enjoyed this, Doda 🙂 Hope your day is going well 😀 ♥ ❤
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June 2, 2016 at 12:43 am
🙂 ♥❤ xxX
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June 2, 2016 at 4:25 am
🙂🙋🐻💛💚💜💙❤️
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June 3, 2016 at 10:55 pm
✿ڿڰۣ(̆̃̃ღ❣
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June 4, 2016 at 2:30 am
Very cute.
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June 10, 2016 at 8:52 am
Glad to hear you enjoyed the post! 🙂 ♥ ❤
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June 12, 2016 at 1:43 am
I need a big bear hug, thanks.
Boomerang💫💫 ((Hugs)) to you!💫💫
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October 10, 2016 at 2:32 pm
awe thanks, joicelizsabeth ❤ Sending a big ol' ((( bear hug ))) your way! 🙂 💜 Jackie@KWH
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October 10, 2016 at 6:17 pm
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