Bent double,
weighed down by years
of oppression,
a heavy yoke
upon her shoulders,
a heavy load upon her back…
…burdened by rule bound
religion,
she has not seen the sky
for years…
her eyes see
only dust,
and dirt,
mud and mire…
she has forgotten the freedom
she once knew,
the way she would dance
hands raised to the heavens
celebrating life…
…she has forgotten who she is,
beloved,
apple of God's eye...
and only He can set her free...
..and he is willing...
..only she
prevents herself
from seeing
his love...
Could this be a picture of the Church?
