Winnie the Pooh

With this torrent of poems coming in this week
I decided to make one for my hero, tout suite.
It's Winnie the Pooh, my childhood friend
the cuddly bear, been there to the end.

Sure, there's Piglet and Tigger
Kanga and Roo
Owl and Eeyore
They're wonderful, times two!

There's even dear old Rabbit
and all his relations and friends.
But truly, the best of all
is Pooh, the one with the tummy bends.

I'd read and read, every night and day
and once I finished a chapter, I'd shout
"Hooray!"
"Pooh and his pals have such wonderful fun,
I wonder what will happen next, but please, no bad puns."

I love dear Pooh Bear, love him so much
His funny view of life gives him his finishing touch.
But as I leave him behind, I know he will always be there
And even Christopher Robin, saying "Silly old bear!"