Weathered Charm

Divinity - I didn't quite believe
Till I'd seen it with my own eyes.
I just never did want to leave
The old temple, almost touching the skies.

It was almost dilapidated,
Yet I was drawn to it so.
I loved what I usually hated;
It was so beautiful with lamps aglow.

The pillars were countless in number,
All sturdy, dependable and strong.
The doors were of the finest timber.
The bells rung a solemn ding-dong.

The peace took my heart away,
The silence rocked me gently.
I would love to visit everyday.
Oh, how that would satisfy me!

The very atmosphere hugged me,
Welcomed me with open arms.
It was there, clear, for all to see,
The very place possessed a special charm.