Monday, May 7, 2018

Women are taught not to speak

My sisters will understand whereof I speak. This I know.

Women are taught
Not to speak
So I went to seminary
To learn
New ways.
What is a woman priest?
The question came
And came
And came again.
Who is that
Behind the altar?
Behind the pulpit?
I spent years
Answering the question.
I took my turn.
Now other sisters
Take their turn.
I am glad for the others
Lined up
Behind me,
Arms outstretched
At the altar,
Voices clear
In the pulpit.
Few exclaiming
In surprise
But we could hear you.
We were sure
We would not
Be able to hear you.


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