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Tilly the Tiny Train Waits for Wren

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Tilly the Tiny Train waited at Meadow Station. Conductor Bear checked the clock. “We leave when every friend is safely aboard,” he said.

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Tilly the Tiny Train Waits for Wren

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Part 1

Tilly the Tiny Train waited at Meadow Station. Conductor Bear checked the clock. “We leave when every friend is safely aboard,” he said.

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Part 2

Wren hurried along the path with her little green bag. Her wings were small, and the wind pushed against her. “Please wait!” she called.

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Part 3

Tilly heard Wren, but the station bell had rung. For one moment Tilly wanted to roll away on time. Then she saw Wren trying her very best.

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Part 4

“I can wait,” said Tilly. She gave one soft toot so Wren knew she had been heard. Conductor Bear raised the yellow flag and smiled.

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Part 5

Wren reached the step, but her bag was hard to lift. Tilly lowered her little boarding ramp. Conductor Bear gently placed the bag inside.

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Part 6

“Thank you for waiting,” Wren said. “You are welcome,” said Tilly. “Friends do not leave friends behind.”

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Part 7

Along the track, Wren pointed out a rainbow over the meadow. If Tilly had rushed away, they might have missed that lovely sight together.

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Part 8

At the next station, Tilly arrived a little later and much happier. Waiting for Wren had been the kind choice.

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Intro

Chug, chug, chug at Meadow Station.
Tilly waits with happy patience.

Verse 1

Bear checked the clock and rang the bell.
"All aboard when friends are well!"
Wren came fighting through the breeze.
"Please wait, Tilly! Wait for me!"

Chorus

Wait, wait, wait for a friend.
Kindness stays until the end.
Slow down, listen, help them through.
Friends will wait and care for you.

Verse 2

Tilly gave one gentle toot.
Wren came close in her small boots.
Her green bag was hard to raise.
Tilly lowered down her ramp.

Chorus

Wait, wait, wait for a friend.
Kindness stays until the end.
Slow down, listen, help them through.
Friends will wait and care for you.

Bridge

Bear put Wren's bag safely in.
Wren thanked Tilly with a grin.
On the track they saw a bow,
Bright with colors all aglow.

Final Chorus

Wait, wait, wait for a friend.
Kindness stays until the end.
Getting there a bit behind
Still feels good when we are kind.

Outro

Tilly reached the next stop bright,
Late a little, happy inside.

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