A First Communion

Author's Note: Yesterday was my little sister's first communion and it was very special day.  I felt like writing a poem for her.  I also felt like including a picture of my family after her communion.    

My family after my sister's communion.

All gathered together

In a beautiful church

Little boys and girls

Dressed up in black suits and white gowns

Get ready for their big day

She walked down the aisle

Her veil flowed behind

She tried to put on a grin to hide her nervousness

Staring down at her glossed white heels

Left, right, left, right

As she got to the alter,

My parents by her side 

Candles flickered,

Music filled the air,

Sun shined through the stain-glassed windows,

As she got her first communion

Smiles on everyone's face

The most nerve wrecking part

Done

One step to growing up

In the path of God