5 March 2013

Chapter 1 An only, lonely child, she's just, nine Sadly left, often on her own Mother out socialising, finding new friends No family members to help make amends

Her grandmother is her greatest friend Child adores her dad, who's away to sea Mother has men friends, always around No time, for a small child in solitude

A child's solitary figure each night on the steps Seen by a young boy late each night, he stops to why? Then, he now sits with her each night A strong friendly bond between them grows ....

He gets into trouble for staying out late Still they remain steadfast friends until the end Friends turn out to be long .... Long true friendship Ten years later they are married

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