Scented smoke
Bells and smells
Whispered yells
Scented smoke
Old ghosts invoked
Hard wooden seats
Crisp trouser pleats
Feathers in hats
Hushed and scrubbed brats
Sidelong glances
Delayed advances
Noses stared down
Long skirts and frowns
Hands neatly folded
Feelings fresh scolded
Hiding in pews
Absorbing the news
Mumbling tunes
Melodies abuse
Listen intently
To droning so gently
Another week bidden
Sins all forgiven.