A THOUGHT FOR YOUR CHOIR MEMBERS

How silent the woods would be if only those birds sang who could sing best!

IS THIS ANYONE YOU KNOW?

This is the story of Ingebord Prior
   who gave of her time to sing in the choir.
It seems she was doing a favor to all
   merely by answering the clarion call

     WHICH WASN'T TOO OFTEN.

She never would call to let anyone know
   if she couldn't come because of the snow
Or because of a cold or some other excuse;
   they tried to explain, but what was the use?

    SHE CAME WHEN SHE FELT LIKE IT!

When she was there, 'twas quite a sight;
   She wore long earbobs that reflected the light,
And seemed quite put out that one should expect her
   to pay attention or watch the director

     SHE SANG TO SUIT HERSELF

During the preaching she twitched and she wiggled
   chewed her gum and whispered and giggled.
And, when it was time for that one last sweet song
   she made a a to-do for ever so long.

     BEFORE SHE FINALLY FOUND THE NUMBER

Now, if tghere's a moral to this little ditty
   it's that choir folks should look and sing pretty.
For, if we look conspicuous whenever we sing
   folks won't undeerstand the message we bring.

     AND THAT WOULD BE A SHAME!


(Author unknown....but the name Liz Hill comes to mind.
Not sure.)