Friends Like These
In a little house on Hither Acre,
Lives a wise and learned Quaker.
A life-long Friend of four score years,
He's one of our vintage overseers,
And surely the ultimate Minute taker?
Another Friend is from a Methodist mould,
Though long since in the Quaker fold.
Such is her fund of erudition,
She's never short of ammunition,
To craft a Ministry of pure gold.
A younger member - Friend JJ,
Makes sure the Finances are ok.
In the field of learning he’s the head,
Not a page of his F&P is left unread,
Yes he’s an expert in the Quaker way.
The final Friend in this rendition,
Is someone with a special mission.
Her words impart a healing Karma,
And even glimpses of Nirvana,
They certainly speak to my condition.
There are many more without whose grace,
This would be a lesser place.
And so to all who gather here,
Season's greetings, festive cheer,
And of humbug may there be no trace!
For Ilminster Meeting at Christmas 20th December 2009
