Impoverished peoples give generously
of their patience, graciously accepting
assorted hand-me-downs: the sequined
vest, silk tie, high-priced pair of heels.
Soon this stiletto heel will bore holes
into the earth where roots can nestle.
This silk tie will fasten branches to hold
a thin blanket, freshening in the sun. This
designer vest will warm the old woman
in search of water and one lost daughter.
She will wear sequins as icons of honor.
She will bear symbols, shining like rain.
(from Living in the Nature Poem)
Header photograph © Jason D. Ramsey.
Mary Harwell Sayler began reading the Bible and writing poems as a child and has since placed 36 books in all genres with Christian and educational publishers. Over 2,000 of her poems, articles, devotionals, and children’s stories have appeared in magazines, take-home papers, anthologies, and e-zines. She’s also written 3 Kindle e-books on various aspects of writing, and she regularly blogs on Bible topics and poetry. The resources page of her website provides all sorts of helps and hotlinks for other communicators for Christ.
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