Church

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    One thing I miss in Canada is walking in to an ancient Church and sitting in the cool silence and being completely alone with my thoughts. There are few things I get homesick for about the UK, this is one of the few.

    Church

    Church

     

    Passing under lychgate’s roof of moss

    Meandering by other peoples loss

    Winding path I walk on through

    Past majestic trees of red-berried Yew.

     

    Mighty door invites me in

    To ask forgiveness for my sin

    Stepping upon cool granite floor

    Shutting me in behind closed door.

     

    Not another breathing soul resides

    Only the quiet under stone hides

    Happy here I take a seat

    Clasp my hands, and rest my feet.

     

    Ancient smoke rises in sunlit rays

    Shining through multicoloured gaze

    Watched through stained glass eyes

    As my inner-me begins to rise.

     

    Overwhelmed by silent peace

    Bathing in God’s golden fleece

    Basking in being alone

    So small am I within His throne.

     

    All blackness to me that attached

    Begins to drift away unlatched

    Pure I feel for a brief spell

    Only the good upon I dwell.

     

    Fully restored I rest upon the pew

    Passive tranquil thoughts imbue

    Church I thank for listening to prayer

    When often I forget to care.

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    Tempestlady commented on Church

    02-04-2014

    Lovely write, clear and consice. I loved the rhythm made it easy to read i liked the "pure i feel for a bief spell" line really hit home iwth me. God Bless. and As always.....write on...............Tempestlady
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