Church Stoic

(Poem) “Church Stoic”

Author: Jim Kelly

As I sat
in my pew—
proper,
stoic,
church stoic.

That
was my teaching:
Shhh.

But I say—
when joy
finds you,
when your body
does a jig,
don’t stop it.

Jump.
Shout.
Clap.
Wave
your church program.
Make

some noise.
Let
your presence
be heard.

© Jim Kelly

What Inspired This Poem: Church Stoic” was inspired by a worship service I attended in late 2025. As the service ended, energetic music filled the sanctuary.

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