If you want to cry at church

You better do it in a dark corner

Since seeing your tears upsets the people

Who are there to feel good about themselves.

If you want to cry at church

You better do it in the back row

So you’ll be far away from the pastor

And won’t have to explain after the service.

If you want to cry at church

You better do it in the bathroom stall

Since that is a normal place for weeping

And is as private as a grave.

If want to cry at church

You better do it in your car

So you have a mirror to fix your makeup

Before you put your smile back on.

Or you can find a church to cry in

Where no one will frown at your tears

Where someone will sit next to you

And let you do it without comment.