Raspy

When I was younger
I was an altar server
And even a lector
But not once did I
Ever sing during Mass
Even though I had
Sung in a boy’s choir
Outside of church

When I was a little older
I decided to one day
Sing during Mass to
Impress a girl
Nothing came of that
So I realized that
Selfishness is only
Punished

Now I am much older
And besides a monthly
Offering for the
Collection basket
The best I can do
Is offer God my voice
And so I sing at every Mass
Not with the choir but
As a parishioner
Who tries his best to
Worship and praise

I can’t hit the high notes
Like when I was a boy soprano
But it’s nice to hear those
Around me try
To sing along

We have some pretty capable
Voices in the part of the church
Where I normally sit and
It actually sounds quite nice