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Our Worship Dilema

We went to Worship Christ this morning,
and I shall not besmirch
But I felt like a Catholic,
in a Baptist Church

I'll tell you all a story,
I'll do the best I can
To explain the prior stanza,
to help you understand

You see we're Episcopalians,
of the Highest Rite
The highest in the Episcopal Church,
that's maybe why I'm so uptight

We're used to a large Procession,
many times I'd take the lead
But what we saw this morning,
was much less than we need

We need to feel the presence of,
Our Lord, Our Christ, Our King
For some it may not matter,
for us, a necessary thing

We need to hear the Sacristy Bell,
as the Ministers come in
As well as the Bells of Sanctus,
when the Eucharist begins

I need to wear my Vestments,
and lead the Laity
That's what I have been trained to do,
what my Lord asks of me

We need more than one Acolyte,
for the assistance of the Priests
At our old Church we had seven,
four at the very least

Our new Church is quite friendly,
welcomed us with open arms
Maybe we can assist them,
with our subtle charms

It's hard when you're outsiders,
to make a drastic change
God asks us for our patience,
He'll see what He can arrange



We truly hope this piece does not offend anyone.... When I am frustrated I write...God Bless
                                                              Taz

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 12/14/2009 1:49:00 PM
Superb write babe about the frustrations that go with starting in a new church 1650 miles away from our "home" church. We must think of the positive though and maybe this is why we are here...to help them get out of their rut...and to broaden their horizons...it will get better with God's help. We are here for a reason!! I love you! Hugs~Mary
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Date: 12/14/2009 9:54:00 AM
I certainly understand this, write thoes frustrations out, don't keep them within. As they say more room out than in. Smile. Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 12/14/2009 8:16:00 AM
Hey Taz, Great job! I understand totally. Feel absolutely free to vent anytime! Much peace and love to you this Holy Season! Audrey
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Date: 12/14/2009 7:54:00 AM
Very understandable.I really like this one.As far as am I going somewhere,Most of the poems I write I consider is going to be my last. I just try to put my final feelings into them.I have a very steep hill by my house that I drive alot.I ALWAYS look at one certain spot that I know would do the job if I drove off of it.Then it would look like an accident and maybe easier for my loved one's instead of making it look obviuos.thank you for your kind comments.
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