There are good comments to my poem titled 'Feminist True'.
If you read them, I am expectantly waiting for definition of sexism from a responder.
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Friday, November 23, 2007
Notes on Feminist True
What madness is would cause
that a brown bear use its paws
to eat plankton in the depths of the sea?
What confusion it would be
were a squid to be seen
grazing in a summer prairie?
Should a calf wean from a bull
instead of the cow,
or the buck give birth to his doe?
Were a feminist true
it would cause me and you
madness and confusion more than we know.
[Should I cut it here, or…?]
Adam would give birth
,taking pain and mirth,
and deprive this joy from Eve.
Women would provide
lead and decide…
[…try to finish this paragraph? It is quite difficult to even think of something that would not be considered sexist. What traits are unique to Man that would be considered odd if attributed to Woman? None, it would seem. Not in a developed nation!
[In itself, that is quite indicting as to how over-sensitive society is to role reversal when it comes to Women, but can find the most humorous situations when it comes to role-reversal of Men. Think of the movie ‘Junior’ with Arnold Swarzenneger and Danny DeVito.
[Or…ah…here is a thought that is so rarely visited.]
Woman would derive
the strength and boldness to protect and provide
from the loving support of Man by her side.
["You cannot reform biology." – Bill Maher. What do you think?]
that a brown bear use its paws
to eat plankton in the depths of the sea?
What confusion it would be
were a squid to be seen
grazing in a summer prairie?
Should a calf wean from a bull
instead of the cow,
or the buck give birth to his doe?
Were a feminist true
it would cause me and you
madness and confusion more than we know.
[Should I cut it here, or…?]
Adam would give birth
,taking pain and mirth,
and deprive this joy from Eve.
Women would provide
lead and decide…
[…try to finish this paragraph? It is quite difficult to even think of something that would not be considered sexist. What traits are unique to Man that would be considered odd if attributed to Woman? None, it would seem. Not in a developed nation!
[In itself, that is quite indicting as to how over-sensitive society is to role reversal when it comes to Women, but can find the most humorous situations when it comes to role-reversal of Men. Think of the movie ‘Junior’ with Arnold Swarzenneger and Danny DeVito.
[Or…ah…here is a thought that is so rarely visited.]
Woman would derive
the strength and boldness to protect and provide
from the loving support of Man by her side.
["You cannot reform biology." – Bill Maher. What do you think?]
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Like Father, Like Son
Ah, like father like son!
How true this statement is. There are many good applications for this, Lord.
To be like you is to be blessed. To be like you is to be whole. To be like you is to be a blessing for all your children. To be like you is to be part of the eternal symphonic progression of this life.
Will life always progress with such sympathetic harmonies? Will we always resound and vibrate with a noise of progress, prosperity and peace?
What happens, though, Lord when we come into contact with those who are not sons or daughters? What happens when we encounter those who think that they are serving you but really aren’t? What happens when those whose reverberation is like a hammer clanking an anvil, thudding as it wields the chains that bind them?
Why will they do such things, Father?
What is the authority you speak of, Father? How can I act in authority? What does it mean to be like you here on earth?
Speak, Father!
How true this statement is. There are many good applications for this, Lord.
To be like you is to be blessed. To be like you is to be whole. To be like you is to be a blessing for all your children. To be like you is to be part of the eternal symphonic progression of this life.
Will life always progress with such sympathetic harmonies? Will we always resound and vibrate with a noise of progress, prosperity and peace?
What happens, though, Lord when we come into contact with those who are not sons or daughters? What happens when we encounter those who think that they are serving you but really aren’t? What happens when those whose reverberation is like a hammer clanking an anvil, thudding as it wields the chains that bind them?
They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. – John 16:2
Why will they do such things, Father?
The will do such things because they have not known the Father or me.
I have told you this so that when the time comes you will remember
that I warned you. – John 16:3-4a
I have told you this so that when the time comes you will remember
that I warned you. – John 16:3-4a
What is the authority you speak of, Father? How can I act in authority? What does it mean to be like you here on earth?
Speak, Father!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Sonship and Finding Direction
What is it to be a son, Father? How can I act more appropriately for you?
Wow, what is your command, Father?
But how can I? What is the appropriate thing to do day to day? When I get pulled over for an expired ticket, what should I do? When I like a girl but do not see the resources with my natural eyes to move forward, what should I do? When I want to serve the man of God in my home town but feel called to fulfill a mission in another land, what should I do?
Father, what should I do?!
When I was in Vero Beach, Father, I ran around looking for where you would have me serve. I tried to diligently serve the man of God. I tried to meet with my faithful friend, and get her to open up. I tried to return to the place of serving the ministry that I was at before I left for Lakeland over a year ago. I felt, though, that I didn’t fulfill the things on my heart. I flouted your command for me to write. I let the time slip away. I did not wake up early in the morning to pray. I did not take my time to read and study. Even though I made sure that I worked out, as well as kept from old habits, I still feel that it was almost misuse of resources.
Forgive me, Father. Forgive me for being distracted. I am here. I am listening. Guide me once again, Father.
I see much, Father. I see a downtrodden church body. I see old, stale bread in most houses. But, “a, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am only a child.” – Jeremiah 1:6
Yes, Father. Amen. So be it as you have said unto me. I will speak. I will speak with my words. I will speak with my writing. I will exercise the obedience that I have been writing about. Your will be done in my life, Father.
If you love me, you will obey what I command. John 14:15
Wow, what is your command, Father?
This is my command: love one another. John 15:17
But how can I? What is the appropriate thing to do day to day? When I get pulled over for an expired ticket, what should I do? When I like a girl but do not see the resources with my natural eyes to move forward, what should I do? When I want to serve the man of God in my home town but feel called to fulfill a mission in another land, what should I do?
Father, what should I do?!
I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. John 14:16
When I was in Vero Beach, Father, I ran around looking for where you would have me serve. I tried to diligently serve the man of God. I tried to meet with my faithful friend, and get her to open up. I tried to return to the place of serving the ministry that I was at before I left for Lakeland over a year ago. I felt, though, that I didn’t fulfill the things on my heart. I flouted your command for me to write. I let the time slip away. I did not wake up early in the morning to pray. I did not take my time to read and study. Even though I made sure that I worked out, as well as kept from old habits, I still feel that it was almost misuse of resources.
While you were doing all these things, declares the Lord, I spoke to you again and again, but you did not listen. I called you, but you did not answer. – Jeremiah 7:13
Forgive me, Father. Forgive me for being distracted. I am here. I am listening. Guide me once again, Father.
The word of the Lord came to me again: “What do you see?” – Jeremiah 1:13a
I see much, Father. I see a downtrodden church body. I see old, stale bread in most houses. But, “a, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am only a child.” – Jeremiah 1:6
But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. – Jeremiah 1:7
Yes, Father. Amen. So be it as you have said unto me. I will speak. I will speak with my words. I will speak with my writing. I will exercise the obedience that I have been writing about. Your will be done in my life, Father.
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