Church Swansong.

Goldfinch60



Drove into Church this morn

To set up for the hymns;

And their awaiting at the door

A swan waiting to get in.

 

It joined the congregation

But wouldn’t sing the song,

It must have been a mute you see,

Or might have got it wrong.

 

It came down to the choir

To listen to the row;

But didn’t like it very much

So left without a bow.

 

The service neared completion

The plate was passed around,

The swan donated nothing

So it didn’t hang around!

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 2nd, 2026 01:14
  • Comment from author about the poem: This is based on a true story, when I went to church to open it up a swan was by the door. I managed to lead it back down to the river by getting some biscuits from the church and throwing pieces in front of him which led him back to the river.
  • Category: Reflection
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