My Allotment Narnia

Through the gate and into another world Leaving my cares on the outside Breathing in the air of my sanctuary That’s where you’ll find me, When life feels hard to bear. Hands deep in the soil The rich smell filling my mind Feeling the cold earth between my fingers That’s where you’ll find me, When life feels hard to bear. Talking to the chickens Stroking their soft feathers Listening to their curious chirps That’s where you’ll find me, When life feels hard to bear. Gently planting new crops Watering them in to the ground Whispering soft words of encouragement That’s where you’ll find me, When life feels hard to bear. Digging over a plot of land Pulling out weeds to start a clean slate Leaning on my spade for a rest That’s where you’ll find me, When life feels hard to bear. Drinking homemade wine around a campfire A warm glow spreading across my cheeks Listening to songs in the night That’s where you’ll find me, When life feels hard to bear. My joy, my deep breath My allotment, my other world A place that waits for me no matter what happens in my day That’s where you’ll find me, When life feels hard to bear.