Bears

Grumpy old and mean  
Uncouth, messy, and unclean  
Or sassy, witty and wise  
Don’t judge them for their size

Bears have a terrible bite and maul  
Yet I’m at their beckoning and call  
For underneath this disguise there is sweetness  
You’ll just have to excuse their lack of neatness

Bears can be teddies if you treat them right  
You just have to stop being afraid of their bite  
For if you give them a chance  
You just may find some like to dance

You see, underneath the razor sharp fangs and grizzly claws  
Are cute button noses and adorable paws  
Even with all his power a bear can be a gentle giant  
They are also affectionate, passive, and reliant

Although mine might from time to time bellow and wrinkle his snout  
I write this poem with cheer  
For you see in case you haven’t figured it out  
I’m not talking about the animal here