The Intelligent Christian

Home From Home

by Helene Parry

On dream holiday

Away, friends all, again,

Escape! Great!

The distractions only summer brings -

Nothing but sunshine for long days.

Cold ice-cream,

Suntan ... " 'Bin abroad?"

- neighbour's chippy!

The round trips, sightseeing,

Sole strain: on bank!

Rowing, family activity,

Main adventure, outdoor abandon.

Everyone faces long day ...

all inside garden, soaking up sun,

Chilling.

Chilling ...

Sun-up: soaking garden.

Inside all day,

Long faces.

Everyone, abandon outdoor adventure.

Main activity: family rowing - bank on strain!

Sole sightseeing trip's round the chippy.

Neighbours abroad.

Bin suntan cream.

Ice-cold days,

Long for sunshine,

But nothing brings summer.

Only distraction's

"The Great Escape" (again).

All friends away.

Holiday? Dream on!

Jesus is Lord

'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.'