The Priest’s Lament?

               I liked her better

               Quiet.

               It was safer then –

               When I did all the talking,

               When she sat in her seat

               And took it in.

               I liked her better

               Then.

               But now she raves

               And makes so many waves

               In my church

               That I’m frightened –

               I liked her better quiet!

               I really don’t want her to speak!

               What if the meek

               Believe her

               And not

               Me?

               Oh, I liked her better

               Quiet.