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The First Lady

The First Lady

Dear Eve, A product of divine creation,Never a child, a daughter or maiden,Molded out of a bone taken from the man,The first to be called Woman The first one to be a wife, the first to be a mother,The first woman not born in sin,But the very first sinner,Man’s...
Sow a lie, reap a woe

Sow a lie, reap a woe

Dear Sapphira,Your name means beautiful,A deep blue jewel, elegant and peaceful,But you did not live up to that,Lies, deception—all an act An underpin for your husband,And to lie, you weren’t reluctant,I am not sure what came over you,To stand with what’s wrong, and...
Commit and stay committed

Commit and stay committed

Dear Anna,Melancholy, a widow more than half your life,I am sorry for your loss, for all those unseen tears,I am sure you wanted more than just seven years,of being married, being called someone’s wife,But you stood up strong, fought all your fears,Shielded yourself...
To impress, or not to

To impress, or not to

Dear Martha,You were always known as the sister of Lazarus and Mary,I am sure you wanted more, probably another identity,But Martha, I am in awe of your hospitality,The way you served people with so much sincerity. I know you felt hurt when Jesus praised Mary,I wish...
Decluttering baggage

Decluttering baggage

Dear Gomer,I never thought I would write about you,A harlot, an idolator, one with a wicked hue,They called you the wife of whoredoms, dressed in alluring blue,Like a peacock’s feather, meant only to woo Why did Hosea even marry you?Why did a prophet of God say I...
A winsome peacemaker

A winsome peacemaker

Dear Abigail, You let out a cry as he lifted his hand,You did not deserve it, not even at the cost of that wedding band,Charming, intelligent and beautiful—that is what they called you,But your husband was called a fool, a And still you kept on defending him,Crying...