I don't know, the story fills me with conflict as a feminist. It doesn't really seem like she triumphs here. I come away with the feeling of a threat: this is what happens when you say no to a powerful man.
So God kept her body from being "defiled" by prostitution, but not by torture? Why not just help her escape? It seems like God in this story acts like a mortal man protecting his property from other men than a loving God upholding female dignity. Maybe that's why people back away.
Help our hearts reach for what reaches back!! Beautiful reflections, gorgeous poetry...thank you for this. I'm adding your poem to the Lucia part of my binder so we can enjoy it each December.
I'm always so inspired by you & your work, so I'm just tickled by your kind wors...and so grateful to share in these paradoxical, whimsical-yet-wise traditions with you!
I don't know, the story fills me with conflict as a feminist. It doesn't really seem like she triumphs here. I come away with the feeling of a threat: this is what happens when you say no to a powerful man.
So God kept her body from being "defiled" by prostitution, but not by torture? Why not just help her escape? It seems like God in this story acts like a mortal man protecting his property from other men than a loving God upholding female dignity. Maybe that's why people back away.
Help our hearts reach for what reaches back!! Beautiful reflections, gorgeous poetry...thank you for this. I'm adding your poem to the Lucia part of my binder so we can enjoy it each December.
I'm always so inspired by you & your work, so I'm just tickled by your kind wors...and so grateful to share in these paradoxical, whimsical-yet-wise traditions with you!
I read your poem out loud to the kids over our cinnamon rolls :) Thank you so much for sharing it!
Hehe I'm glad you enjoyed it!