Catch Up

While I was away
At an internet free stay
I continued to write
With all my might
Here is what I came up with
All true, no myth

15th November (NZ time)
Last night we buried a bird
I prayed, God heard
The soccer was cool
Maybe in SA the All Whites will rule
Today is packing for the trip
At the Mt we'll take a refreshing dip

16th November
The trip down here was long
And filled with many iPod song
A walk into town
A walk up and down
The view from the top
The pick of the crop
A quick little swim
Rather just a dash in
The water was cold
A game of poker, don't fold!

17th November
My run round the base
Was filled with many friendly face
I sent a postcard all the way home
Therefore no need to phone
My shoulders are a bit burnt
Sunblock before playing touch I have learned
The hot pools
Were so salty my skin, for moisture, drools

18th November
Home time tomorrow
Some sorrow
The rain this morning was very wet
Poker filled the time with bet
Running up the Mt was hard!
The pain and effort uneasily parred
A quick dive in to cool off
It all led to a wheezy cough
Sitting on the beach to write is nice
Watching kayakers catch surf in water cold as ice
God, where are you?
Have you gone out to the loo?
I see your beauty around me
The mountain, beach, birds and tree
But do you listen when I pray
Feels like it makes no difference what I say
And to me will you speak?
I'm not tuned in, please tweak

19th November
I did something bad
It makes me mad
How could I be such a fool
No better than a lame mule
I wish a wash would make it go away
And free me from this feeling of dismay
I know only God can fix it
Though He might not want to one bit

20th November
We dressed up as Africans tonight
As requested on the invite
Amy and Dan's engagement party took place
The speeches were good, the catching up ace
To get best dressed lass was cool
But the bride to be looked like a jewel