Little People Choir

the pastor with giggles shaking his sides
sizes up
the little people choir

imagining the adults they will become
as their
antics
play out

the hambone in the front
wiggles
out all his sillies
as instructed by
the choir leader

the older grand
in the back row
so so serious
ringing handbells
stopping
ever’ so often

yes, the pastor sizes them up
one and all
and us too
as the congregation
leans in to listen to
the carolers

yes, the pastor notes
we never do that for him
and yes again
we can see the little kid in him

12/15/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 11:41 PM
There is such a joy that surrounds the church when the childrens' chat takes place! I saw this on Christmas Eve, and loved the antics that took place.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 8:14 AM
They are so cute and especially special when our children perform. Since these 2 boys are not into sports activities or the like, as of yet, the church venue was a lovely place to see them shine!
Wolf Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 2:52 PM
Love this poem, every stanza, and esp. the final one. Joy and more Joy, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 8:36 PM
Thanks, my wonderful friend!
One Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 8:52 AM
You created the moment...nice pOetry..
Rodrigues Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 8:58 AM
Thank, dear poet! Merry Christmas!
Pandit Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 8:34 AM
Your "little people choir" brilliantly captures the atmosphere--and the sights and sounds of the festive season--enjoyed the read, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 8:36 AM
Thank you, Vijay!
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