Teddy was tearful
..
as he caught
a tear in his eye.
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Teddy was tearful
..
for a mean word
made him cry.
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Teddy was tearful
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for he liked to be nice,
..
when others were not,
..
he felt bad
more than twice.
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Teddy was tearful
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for he had a tender heart.
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Teddy was tearful
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as he was sensitive and
he was smart.
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Teddy was tearful and
..
we need him,
..
for his gentleness
is our hope and his art.
..