we will miss them

our congregation so small

yet welcoming and giving

even glad for our pastor going

on to his next calling although

we will miss him and his family

greatly as they have blessed us

in ways we weren’t immediately

aware of

shrinking

what i would do

but i do not

what i would say

but go silent

what i would give

but withhold or finagle

to donate less

each opportunity

find me smaller

Pastor David

a gentleness of spirit

warm and giving despite disappointment

fighting spirit without violence

but with love and generosity

he draws my admiration

every Sunday with his sermon

and his supportive smile