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withdrawn a hand of friendship.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
Church photo used by permission of Neil Fleming
