My Teddy Bear

You sit on my pillow
Sometimes I take you along,
But at night in my bed
I hold you very tight.

In your ear I've whispered
My little girl secrets and fears.
I've told you my darkest secrets
That nobody else knows.

After it happens, I lay on my bed
And squeeze you tight.
I'm scared, but can't tell
Anyone except you.

No one can hear me cry,
So I bury my face into you.
You let me cry
And soak up my tears.

I wipe my face;
Take a deep breath;
For I must go out and play
As if nothing happened at all.