If she is a bear then so am I

She came to my house

With her eyes shining and hips wide

Sniffing the river – saying no to tea…

And proceeded to tell us her tale

Of the Bear Portal…

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She had been in Northern California

Where there are lots of bears….

Driving at night- alone

When she came upon a bear

By the side of the road.

Her mind racing – she suddenly let go

And laid down next to her still warm fur

And held her in her arms..

Eventually sitting with her in her lap

And finally standing up

With the bear before her.

When she let out a growl

With the last of the air in her lungs.

The bond was made.

( Bear sitting on my couch- smiling)

I too am a full bellied bear

Eating honey-

And if I seem a bit gruff

Well I can’t help it- it’s my nature.

What a joyful romp to be in company

Of another she bear- who came to remind me

Of mySELF.