Soulful soft toys

15 Dec 2022

Soulful soft toys

It didn’t matter that they were old. They still encompassed the warmth with which they were given and received.

The soft toys were a symbol of affection. To those who loved them for their fluffiness and cuteness, they were so much more. A company for those moments when you want to be alone and say nothing, a consoling familiar ‘thing’ to hug and make you feel better.

They held within them the essence of the person who gifted them. Because the bearer knew well what to choose and when to deliver it.

They were hung out to dry. Refreshed, revived.

Also part of Friday Fictioneers

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12 thoughts on “Soulful soft toys”

elmowrites on December 22, 2022 at 20:54 said:

I wasn’t a lonely child, but my stuffed toys and imaginary friends were often the best company. I agree that they are so much more than toys.

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msjadeli on December 21, 2022 at 03:22 said:

❤ ❤ ❤ My favorite story this week, MC.

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- mcswhispers on December 21, 2022 at 22:11 said:
  
  Oh, thank you so much!!
  
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  - msjadeli on December 21, 2022 at 22:27 said:
    
    You are welcome.
    
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michael1148humphris on December 19, 2022 at 01:53 said:

I dare not wash my bears, they are so old. And carry so many happy memories

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- mcswhispers on December 20, 2022 at 16:27 said:
  
  That’s sweet. Scents are memories too 🙂
  
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Brenda's Thoughts on December 18, 2022 at 03:12 said:

Stuffies are always good company! 🙂 Cute story.

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- mcswhispers on December 20, 2022 at 16:26 said:
  
  Yes, they are 🙂 Thank you!
  
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granonine on December 17, 2022 at 16:12 said:

Warm and cozy. Put me in mind of “The Velveteen Rabbit.”

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- mcswhispers on December 20, 2022 at 16:26 said:
  
  Oh yes! A wonderful story that 🙂
  
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Bill on December 16, 2022 at 22:05 said:

A charming take on the prompt. 🙂

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- mcswhispers on December 17, 2022 at 11:20 said:
  
  Thank you very much !
  
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