Creative Writing: My Trip Across The Atlantic

I write to you to tell you about my trip across the Atlantic and the experiences of that long trip. The ship was big in size but with all the fellow Christians made for a small living area. Our rations were small and consisted of daily porridge, bread, and stale water. As a sailor on the ship, I had the opportunity to get lost in my work by its repetitive nature. The crew and passengers were getting agitated and we were all looking for a change of scenery. During our voyage at sea, the crew and I experienced a horrible storm. The ship was tossed around the ocean in a continuous pattern causing an intolerable rocking. Many passengers were sick due to the nonstop swaying of the ship. The waves crashed over the ship making for wet gear and clothing. The furious cold winds from the north and heavy rains that came from all directions. Until one day God from above looked

He came upon the bow of the ship and asked for us to gather around. The sermon captured the attention of many and had quite and audience before the end was near. I listened to the sermon and Minister Winthrop spoke about the class system, kindness, and act as a community.

As depicted by his sermon, I believe the class system exists to make us work for our income and to spread the wealth. As of now I do not know the margin between saving money and giving money to others. I’m not in a position to do so at this time but when I get settled in the New Land I will start my homestead. I can’t give money to others but I can share my experience and knowledge to others and help the community. Minister Winthrop continues to speak about kindness to others. This couldn’t have come at a better time while on this ship. The close proximity of others and lack of privacy has been putting a toll on peoples tolerance. The minister spoke of being kind to others and to be grateful for the things that you possess. I believe we all could learn from this point and pass it on to