Our Time in Lindal 1969-1983 — Gladys Hobson

Our Time in Lindal 1969-1983

Sixteen years of village life,

So many changes we have seen


In brick and stone, and mortal flesh

Time for a boy to become a man,

For a youth to grow in wisdom

And strong men change to weak.

Time for many friendly souls


To take their leave of earthly things

Having left their mark in village lore.

Sixteen years since first we came —


Townies in a rural place:


“Takes thirty years to be accepted.”

Half that time has passed away

But villagers with roots going deep


Into Lindal soil and Furness ore

Faithful members of the church

Keepers of the rural scene

Have not withdrawn a hand of friendship.

Sixteen years, now we move on —


With sadness yes, but thankful too


For all that Lindal’s given us.


Thankful for the friendships made

The cheerful smiles, acknowledging waves,

And nods of recognition.

Thankful for the time and space


To move and grow, explore and be,


Thankful for acceptance.

Church photo used by permission of Neil Fleming