Tommy and John. (Where did Tommy go)

 

Tommy and John playing in the playground, they have been friends for a long while always chasing each other around.

Sometimes playing conkers or playing football, sometimes just chatting sitting on the little wall.

One day Tommy asks John do you think we will always be friends; John says to Tommy I think our friendship will never end.

Tom patted John on the back and said I hope that is the case, that's put a huge smile on John's face.

Yet Tommy already knew he could be moved at a moment’s notice, and that would mean a sudden end to their friendship.

Tommy never told John this, he just wanted to enjoy the time they had together, knowing full well it could never be forever.

Then one day John was sitting on the wall all alone, Tommy overnight had been moved to another children's home.

John didn't understand why he couldn't say goodbye to his friend, Tommy and John never saw each other again.

 

Nataiella (1975).

 

Reflection from my childhood from being in care