1st night away from home

lying in a sleeping bag, 
on her best friend's floor; 
hearing all the strange new sounds 
of the house, and shore -- 

never stayed away from home, 
it all takes adjusting: 
but it's how we grow and learn, 
trying things,

and trusting

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