52 Abbey Road

Greenwithe, Kent

FYAL3A

Dear Mother,

When I stepped onto the train, I heard the children crying, the arguments between siblings. and the parents kissing their children goodbye. All of these noises made me very nervous and very upset. While I waved you goodbye, I realised that this might be the last time that I get to see you. That thought stuck to my head and it also made my eyes tear up. Saying goodbye to someone that you love wasn’t easy. I got into the train just before the doors closed, and I managed to wave you one last goodbye. I could see tears rolling down your cheeks, so I wanted you to know that I will be fine, I’ve got everything that I need. The 9 hour long journey was a quiet one for sure. Nobody dared to speak, and that includes me. I was so confused. what is going to happen to me next? Where are we going? Is it going to be safe? What happens if I die?  However, There was one more thing which puzzled me the most. When will this war end?

The terrifying 9 hour journey finally came to an end. I got off and stood on the platform, waiting for someone to pick me up. Then a tall, thin woman approached me and told me to come with her. We walked in silence until I reached a small cottage. The woman said that this was going to be my new home. A short, rosy-cheeked woman came out and welcomed me in. She said that her name was Charloette and that she works on the farm. She told me that I could help her on the farm, and with the gardening. I was delighted since I love working with plants. That is only the start of all the fun. I will give you updates on my new life tomorrow. I really miss you, and I feel a little homesick already.

From Maryam