I sang unmasked in church today
by Mary Howell
I sang unmasked in church today
The old-time hymns I love so well
I held the hymnal in my hand
And thrilled to hear the music swell.
I was so glad to sing again
To raise my voice in grateful praise
I’ve made it through the silent time
I’m on my way to better days.
I won’t forget the darkest hours
The people dead and so much pain
The fear and dread and lonely nights
But now I have it all to gain.
I opened up my chest and breathed
And took that first brave step away
On to the life I’m meant to live--
I sang unmasked in church today!

Mary Howell is a member of Trinity, and sent in this poem she had written after attending a service in July.
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