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A confirmation at St Thomas' church

Enthusiasm rolls across the aisles.

The electronic organ can't subdue

The chatter and the warm exchange of smiles

As uncles meet their nieces on a day

Of special celebration, for a gift

Unseen, uncosted, yet quietly desired

In hope, rather than expectation's drive.

There is no sign of you, although your name

Is banded back and forth; so if a few

Seem happy that there is a chance of change,

If all the spoken promises are true,

Perhaps it is enough to count on that

And not expect the miracles to ensue.

Dr Brian Hick summer 2011

©copyright Sally Hick 25.8.23