i had a piece
of polka dot cloth
that had no plans
so i folded it in half
and sewed a teddy bear.

i stuffed cloth scraps inside
and stitched some black eyes,
and a nose,
and some claws
on the bear's four paws.

the bear stared at me
and looked a tad bare
so i found another scrap
and made him a bow tie.
he was pleased.

now i stare at him
soul friend from mid-air,
friend from nowhere,
formed of cloth,
polka dots
and a smart bow tie.