Answer:
What has a horn but does not honk?
A warrior amongs the flowers, He bears a thrusting sword. Able and ready to use, To guard his golden hoard.
It can be in a hat, Or out of the bag. If you see it you'll be smitten, 'Cause it's fluffy like a mitten.
I have eight to spare and am covered with hair.
How a big, hibernating mammal would show affection.
What is always coming but never arrives?