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Poetry Corner

Whilst the New World undoubtedly has its exciting life style,

one should not ignore the Old World,

with its many Historically Important Sites.

".. ... an holy nation, a peculiar people"

(1st Peter 2.9)

I'd like to visit the Holy Land

Where the Dawn of Christianity was planned.

They have some Notably Ancient Sites

And a few Very Significant 'Heights'.

 

But then again, on the other hand,

There is quite simply, too much sand.

 

I like to think that I could see

The shores and boats of Galilee,

And sample the Bread 'n Fish Take-a-Way

That was surely there in J.C's day.

 

On second thoughts, it was simple fare,

And I wouldn't like the sand which is there.

 

I like to think that I could be

One of the thousands who daily see

The famous Stable and the Star,

That shone in the sky, that Night, from afar.

 

On reflection though, I don't think I might,

It's probably not safe to go out at night!

 

And so after all, I don't think I'll go,

Swimming, as ever, against the flow.

News of their conflict starts to pall

And it's probably not safe to go there at all!

Ophir