Peace

I went to a convent yesterday (pictured below), along with Sarah. The purpose being to spend the day with God. I'm off to Zambia in four weeks, and it's so important I guess to make sure I'm prepared for the experience- especially spiritually! Also, it's generally good to get away from 'normal life' sometimes and a convent seemed a good place to do so!

It was a really good day, and great to spend time with the Nuns also- lovely people!
We were given our own lounge for the day, and it had a fire- bonus! So, I spent the majority of the day sitting in front of the fire, whilst a thunder storm took place outside... which inspired me to write this poem...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
I feel the warmth of fire 
the golden glow I see. 
I watch the flames burn higher,
take time for God and me.

The storm outside is raging,
but this haven is secure.
The thunder is assuaging
and all is calm once more.

I chose the word haven as that really was how the convent felt to be. The atmosphere was so peaceful and calm.
It was a brilliant day- very worthwhile :)