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Realization

I gather the shearling into my arms,
bronzed and burned
from work in the unforgiving hills.
My eyes close;
I sense the fate of this innocent.

"What means then this bleating of sheep in mine ears?"

I do not answer aloud,
but my heart staggers down, down
just to the edge where foreknowledge
meets intent.

"What means then this bleating of sheep in mine ears?"

I cannot look up
because I know
what happens next.

Author notes

This aint just about Saul. *sigh* (I Samuel 15:14)

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  • Mirthryl
    November 8

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    Poignant verse from which to launch this write. Samuel mourned (verse 35) over Saul's disobedience(v 22), and condemns his pride (v17, "when thou wast little in thine own sight..."). Saul protests self-justification and then blames others, until finally acknowledging he had feared the people (I would interpret this modernly as fearing his popularity/approval rate would suffer if he did not indulge the loudest protesters) more than the Lord.

    The fallout of self-justification (my pride not wanting to acknowledge error) in excusing my bad choices means that I am not likely to grapple with and overcome those weaknesses, or choose differently the next time they come up. Also, what I excuse, I certainly expect YOU to excuse! Consequently, relationships are threatened. OUch! Yes, this "ain't just about Saul!"


    • Francesca silver member
      November 18
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      Ah, Lady -- how right ye be ...

      your commentary thumped me properly and soundly on the heart. *wincing*

      How right ye be ...

      -- Francy