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A Dismissal by Adrienne Cox
from Legacy 1992
A Dismissal
by Adrienne Cox
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My piano teacher loved to go to church.
She played, sang, prayed, spoke
with unequal enthusiasm.
She said of her good, holy church,
"It's everyone's haven 'til we get to heaven."
This church, especially, seemed a genuine haven,
for it prided itself on friendliness -
a true, hospitable place.
Their member hosted dinners, games
and outings for all who would attend.
The ministers on stage smiled
full, understanding smiles
while preaching, teaching love.
My teacher sat down front every week.
She seemed to be a valued member.
Then, one cold, icey afternoon
she got a divorce.
And the church cancelled her.
