Meet Mama Bear

1. Hello my friends who greet me here.  

My name is Mama Bear.

If you will lend an ear 
I have some things I’d like to share.

I just perked some fresh coffee, 

so come sit and rest a bit

on my cozy kitchen chair, 

as we relax and sip.

Considering myself 
a bit old fashioned, I would say,

it has brought me great CONTENTMENT, 

in a special way.

2. I enjoy my family, friends, 

and comfortable HOME,

which has always seemed to

nullify the need to roam.

I’ve found in life the very things 

I’ve frequently searched for

were often not much farther than 

my very own front door.

Take a little journey with me 

into daily life,

and I will show you ways 
to help and minimize your strife.

In order to release our minds 

from needless doubt and care,

the secret is, of other people’s needs

to be aware.

3. Some of you may have your family 

living right at home,

while others, it is plausible, 

are living all alone.

No matter what your status, 

there will always be someone

whose needs that you can focus on, 

when all your chores are done.

Doing things for FAMILY 
helps to brighten up their day,

like preparing dinner 
or a lovely pastry tray.

4. Keeping our home tidy 
is for me a great delight,

from the early morning 
until stars twinkle at night.

There is nothing more relaxing 

than to come home to

a comfy cozy house that seems 

to warm you through and through. 

You might enjoy these stories 
that I have here on my shelf.

They’ll bring you CHEER and comfort, 

and I wrote them all myself!

Most of the titles, you will see, 

begin with Mama Bear.

So when you’re sad or lonely, 
come and find me waiting there.

5. My daily ventures and routines 

will surely comfort you,

suggesting cheerful ways 
to brighten everything you do.

My wish is that your life is filled 

with happiness and HEALTH,

and that contentment truly is 

your very greatest wealth.

Have a lovely day, 
and may each one right from the start
reserve a little place for me,
down deep within your heart!

The Bear Family: Poetic Reflections
for the Young at Heart 
by Marsha Santos Click Here