Other Plans

Mary has just informed her family and Joseph about her condition. (not the joyous reaction she might have anticipated)

 Yesterday, everything was so clean.  

Celestial greetings offered,

Divine Kingdoms promised,

A Sacred Plan proposed.

Yes, I remember there was a Plan…

Was that but a cruel daydream?

My womb informs me that my babe is real enough.

Today, Mother’s tears are endless,

Father’s eyes dismiss me,

And oh, my love, my Joseph

Recoils from my touch!

My innocence drowns in whispers of scandal

 

Tomorrow, I will leave my home

So that other plans can be made.

Whose Plan now shall I serve?

Reviews

[Jibey]

Interesting take on how a young girl, pregnant but not married, might respond to the bewilderment and tears of family and boy-friend who is not the father...

The opening lines speak well of the clarity of her faith - to be sorely tested by unexpected outcomes...

[Mary]

thanks, Jibey, for your thoughtful review.

[An Ordinary Woman]

I am sure these are the thoughts, feelings & actions that Mary felt...I very good representation of her, indeed.

[Mary]

thank you.

[The Jay]

Empathy doesn't get a lot better than this.

[Mary]

thanks for the kind words. I think the person of Mary is amazing, myself.

[marytownsend]

I have oftened wondered what those first few days were like for her and did she struggle with her family and her faith. I love the lines about her mother's tears and father's eyes. It makes it easy to relate to this young girl in an overwhelming situation. Very well written!

[Mary]

thanks for the kind review. Mary is one of strong women I look up to.

[Lunny]

lovely poem!

[Mary]

thank you, Lunny.

[Stacey Watts]

I have often wondered these same questions as well. I can imagine that things were not always the easiest on her. This was very well written. Excellent work.

[Mary]

thank you for the kind review.

[0AudreyClaire0]

This is beautiful. I love this. :)
-Aud

[emmajoy]

There's a true heart here, speaking words so modern, so easy to understand and appreciate, even though we've been told or read before. Your interpretation's going to be very special. I'll be back.

Not a negative word, only positives. :)

[Emily B]

a very unique telling

looking forward to reading more of you