The Abbey Cloister

The abbey cloister 
Is peaceful and quiet
Sitting on a bench 
I now reflect

Monks of the past
Once lived and prayed
Perhaps sat here
They did contemplate

Same bird sounds
Same bright sun
In the ruined cloister
I can relate

Where else in our world
Can we find such peace?
Places like this one!
We must save their fate

Inspired and written in the Beaulieu abbey cloister on 1st June 2011.