Jim's Nazareth Farm Poem

They greet you with a hug
And show you a lot of love
They say, "Welcome Home.
You are not alone."

I didn't know what to expect
But this place it has had an effect
It gave me a glimpse of grace
And it helped me find my place.

Because of the work and chores
There are lots of snores
But as the week carries on
The moments are not completely gone
The memories will truly live on.

The friendships made are great
The staff are truly first rate
As well as the wonderful food on your plate
West Virginia is a mountainous state.

Throughout the week
You begin to find God in all you seek
Whether it be on the job
Or hanging out by the creek.

There is daily prayer
And an opportunity to share
You'll begin to see
Here is where you're meant to be.

The trip progresses on
Dark turns to dawn
Every morning begins with a loud song
You know the days can't go wrong.

I know this poem is rather drawn out
But I know that I had to say
That everyone here today
Has impacted me in some way.

Although we are going to part ways
Let's remember those awesome March days
That we walked together in stride
With God as our guide.

They said, "Welcome home.
You're not alone."
I can't believe all the love they've shown
And how much each of us has grown.