PSALM OF UNDIMMING

Blessed is the woman
who knows the weight of grace
and does not drop it
at the feet of men.

Grace was given to her by God,
not borrowed, not bargained,
not revoked by lesser voices.
This she knows.
This she does not debate.

Many rose to judge her-
tongues sharp, hands unclean,
calling their fear holiness.
She did not answer them.
She stood.

She walks now
back and forth through her days,
becoming the woman
she was told not to be:
unapologetic,
luminous,
overflowing with love.

Those who know her
know the light.
They feel its warmth
before her name is spoken.

And strangers-
they smile in her presence,
for light remembers light.

Darkness cannot dwell in her.
It finds no shelter,
no foothold,
no rest.

Her light does not dim in hatred.
It multiplies.
It scatters doubt like stars,
burns truth into bone,
sets love loose in the world.

Love is her inheritance.
Love is her defense.
Love is her victory.

And it was so.

Reviews

[Randall]

This sounds like a Biblical Psalm of a woman who knows her strengths and elegance. Who knows where it came from, making no excuses for using them or apologies for what others consider mistakes. She doesn't allow negativity to be a part of her life. Hate should run like hell away from her if it wants to survive. Love is her greatest weapon. My advice to all, step to one side, then join alongside her wherever she goes.

Randall...

[Curly Grace]

Thank you, Randall. Your words touched this piece with such a gentle warmth. I’m grateful for the way they drifted over it, soft as a bloom opening to early light. I appreciate the kindness you offered here.

[Brandon Houser]

Àn dynamite battle cry! And this is so.

[Curly Grace]

Thank you, Brandon. I’m glad the piece carried that kind of charge for you. It was written from a place of quiet fire, so your words land kindly.

[Marie Kinnett]

It's really beautiful :)
-Marie

[Curly Grace]

Thank you, Marie... that means a lot. I’m glad the piece spoke to you.

[BuzzyB]

God created woman and filled her with grace and strength. You did the exact same with this poem. Kudos to both Sarah!

[Curly Grace]

Thank you for taking the time to buzz by and have a look, Bee