The Forest Nun

The hideaway of trees is ample

for the one who wishes to sample

spiritual nourishment of God.

She cares not her wild life is odd

to those who pursue city pleasure,

and do not make still prayer their leisure;

instead she puts knees to the dirt,

decided her heart to convert

to the God who guides her through nature,

His handiwork to be her teacher,

and it teaches that He is here,

and is so very, very near.