Thursday 7 July 2016

Boris






Boris is a runaway.

Chained since he was a cub in the circus long ago, he was poked and jeered, as people paid and cheered to see him “dance”.
Sad and alone, in a cage that was too small, he imagined a life of freedom, a safe place to get away from it all.

One stormy night, whilst his keeper slept deep, Boris loosed the chains from his battered old feet.
Running at night, hiding by day, he even managed to stowaway.
For weeks he sailed the high seas, eating scraps thrown near where he lay.
Finally, the boat docked at a far southern bay, and slowly, but surely, to me he found his way.

Boris is now happy and free, and as I write, I can hear him humming softly as he enjoys a strong cup of tea.



 

14 comments:

  1. Nice to see you (and an "elderly" bear) pop up up in my reader.Strong beverage restores most ailing bodies.

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    1. I thought it was high time I made an appearance :D
      Yes, I agree, a cup or two or three is most restorative :)

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  2. Boris is, like all of your creations, a complete charmer.
    Wow, wow and wow.

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    1. Thank you kindly, EC. Boris is charming indeed :)

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  3. Well hello Boris! You're a handsome chap for sure and I'm glad you found your way to Vicki.
    You'll have a happy home there.

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    1. Boris is blushing, River :)
      He'll have a safe, happy haven here with me until he finds his loving forever home.

      All my bear folk are for sale (except for Hugo), and I'm sure someone will fall in love with his charm.

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  4. Someone already has. Me and EC at least.

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  5. I could see the whole story play out in my mind. I'm so glad Boris was able to get away. Poor Boris. I'm so glad you found Vicki. You'll be safe now and she'll help you find your forever home. XOXOXO

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    1. You're very sweet, Cindi, and Boris thanks you kindly :)
      To be honest, I'll be sad to see him go - when he does - he's quite captured my heart, this little bronze bear. There's a certain "something" about him. Maybe I won't put him up for sale...
      xxx

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  6. Oh, I love Boris! I'm so glad he found his way to you...he couldn't have a better human mother. Please give him a kiss for me.

    Blessings, Victoria

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    1. Thank you Victoria. I am very fond of this wee old bear.
      He thanks you kindly for your kiss :)
      xx

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  7. boris and you share more than mere words on a page.
    he is perfect. in every way.
    as are you! ♥
    love across the blue. kisses for my beloved jack. ♥♥

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