Imposter
Oil on Panel, 8″ x 10″
2021

Imposter

Thank you for coming.
Please take a seat. The organ begins the long and heavy notes.
Let’s sing a song of praise or two. Let us rise.

How inspired the cathedral makes us feel!
The word of God certainly lives in these intricately carved walls!
And oh this beautiful music!

Filtered light shining on old dark pews and worn out faces.
My message of destiny
Floating in dense air before landing securely.

The offertory plate makes its rounds
Always an awkward moment of transaction.
Now quick! Sing a song about redemption!

How exactly did I get here?
I’m wondering if I can keep at it.
What happens when your flock soars and sees?

I stand up here before you, a messenger of doctrine and truth,
You are doing the right things,
Thank you for coming and see you next week.

– LORI GANZ