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
Copyright © Beryl Edmonds | Year Posted 2021
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