Things I See At Church

She wants to be happy for you.

You just came back from a missions trip

and are still wound up from the adventure.

Your new friends join the circle

and she steps back to make room.

Someone pushes in front of her and

suddenly she is on the outside,

but you don’t notice.

Not sure what to do,

she sits in a pew by herself

hoping no one will notice the tears that have started.

It is her birthday today,

but you have new birthdays to worry about now.

Reviews

[Emily]

Lovely wording!!
Well done!
Keep it up!

[Neo]

I've been in that situation where all the kids are on a spiritual high and all they can think about is the new friends they've made.
So sad for the girl because her friends forgot it was her birthday, that really sucks.
Otherwise, very moving piece.