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A Bold Dichotomy
by Sharlyn Guthrie Blemished by men who abused her Oppressed by the enemy's voice Livid with rage and hounded by shame Drusilla seduced men by choice Brazen, she flaunted her figure Obsessed with her cheap little tricks Levied fierce wounds on her victims Duping the simple for kicks Beguiled, the nave were attracted Oblivious to her disease Laughing, she led them to Hades Defiling their honor with ease But, as her suitors paraded One gazed right into her soul Looked on her cold heart with pity Damned her demons to Sheol Blood was required for her purchase Only His blood to be sure Love paid the ultimate ransom Declaring the prostitute pure Broken, she fell down before Him Owned the full guilt of her wrongs Loudly proclaimed Him her Master Danced and exulted with songs Blushing duplicitous leaders Offered to pelt her with clay Loathed the barefaced interloper Distastefully spoiling their day "Batter and bruise her, you cowards. Or have you once happened to sin? Lob a stone only if you are perfect. Do step right on up and begin." Beaten, each slowly retreated 'til Only the woman remained Lustrous in clean garments flowing Devoid of each blemish and stain I love the Lord Jesus with all of my heart. Besides being a teacher, I have been a newspaper guest columnist and have had several short stories and poems published. I love extracting beauty from the ordinary: vegetables, notes, fabric, flowers, paper, weeds, words. http://www.faithwriters.com Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |