When I was only seven
I broke my left arm
I came running in the house
And gave them quite an alarm

The arm was quite fractured
I handled it with care
My arm required surgery
We went to Build-a-Bear

This may sound strange,
But I tell you that it’s true
I purchased a stuffed animal
To help me make it through

I dragged him into surgery
…..don’t remember much
I woke up with a cast on me,
And a best friend in my clutch

He’s a cute and spotted beagle
Soft and velvety he came
We sleep together every night
And “Checkers” is his name.