Personality Pillows



They cheer me, these
Beady black eyes and embroidered smiles
Gazing at me from a couch or chair.
Soft fuzz to hold to my cheek –

A weight in my arms instead
Of a hug – 
From fabric friends,
Beans in their paws

I comfortably roll between by fingers.
Pressing them to my lips,
Replacing body heat with a furry texture.
On a rainy day

When thunder rolls
Or sleep demands attention,
How can you not be cheered
By these personality pillows?


By Diane E. Dockum
©April 14, 2026