He Gave Her a Book

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“Keep the love light burning, whilst young hearts are learning, for from love children know, beautiful people grow.”
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He Gave Her a Book
Life wasn't rosy for Pearl when just a kid She was a sad and lonesome reclusive That could not have been easily believed Folk knew her home was bursting at the seams. Missing was love and laughter in the house No wonder Pearl was timid as a mouse Holding one's breath in paralysing stress Leads to anxiety and deep distress. School days weren't carefree she would truly say Yet there was someone who brightened her day A young boy who would always dry Pearl’s tears In endeavour to drive away her fears. Charming and comforting words Pearl's friend spoke Filling her heart with seeds of love and hope Steadily Pearl began to find her voice And many reasons for her to rejoice. They grew up and when school days were dismissed The friend gave her a book, signed with a kiss Titled "Finding Happiness After Pain" It showed her the way to sing in the rain. Pearl treasured her book until her life's end Then high o’er the rainbow she found her friend.
29th May 2021

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Date: 6/2/2021 10:10:00 AM
A true friend was this young boy who one day when they were older gave her a book signed with a kiss - a loyal, loving friend who just wanted her to be happy and become the person that that she finally did become.. Beautiful, i Had a little cry. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 6/2/2021 11:21:00 AM
Thank you Jennifer, this was in remembrance of a girl in my school class, a timid lass from a broken home and as for that little boy, he’d a heart of purest gold… Belle
Date: 5/30/2021 3:50:00 PM
Hi Belle, You penned such a well-written and heart-tugging write. I'm glad she found a friend that showed her love. The book that he gave her was such a precious gift. I found your entry to be a sad yet beautiful piece—good content and rhymes. Congrats in advance. Have a great day-Alexis
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/30/2021 3:59:00 PM
Hi Alexis, thank you for that, much appreciated… Belle
Date: 5/30/2021 6:32:00 AM
So sad Belle, all the money in the world doesn't buy love or happiness. Best of luck in the contest. Hope you're enjoying the good weather, long may it last. Tom
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/30/2021 6:46:00 AM
Thank you Tom, loving the weather, at last… Belle
Date: 5/30/2021 1:37:00 AM
Lovely poem. I admire the way you write. It is difficult for me to use rhyme. You did it perfectly. Hugs.
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/30/2021 2:11:00 AM
Thank you Victor, I admire how you write in free verse form, that’s something I find difficult to do. Hugs, Belle
Date: 5/29/2021 8:32:00 PM
Oh, my. This made me cry. I just love it, Belle, and think it to be a superb contest entry. Happiness and Joy, Gershon
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Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/30/2021 2:15:00 AM
Gershon you’ve brought tears to my eyes too with those words, no poet could wish for more, thank you very much ~ Belle
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