General Poetry posted June 22, 2013 |
A woman who found more than she bargained for
The Woman At The Well
by Betty Bleen
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She walked to the well at a snail's pace,
her time flexible, there was no man waiting at home, no one to care for but herself. She lived only in the present, the past held too many haunting memories, the future promised nothing but more of the same. Like a present from God the morning air was cool and crisp with a light breeze, scattering the dust under her feet, the cobwebs from her mind. She spotted the man as she approached. He sat on the wall, weary from travel. She was used to men, to their needs and demands, so she did not flinch when He commanded her to give Him a drink. A conversation ensued as she lifted the dipper with cool water from the well. Here was a man like none other who did not want her body like all those before Him. Rather, He wanted only to save her soul. She had come to the well troubled, but left with such joy she could hardly contain it. Literally dancing down the path the scent of the lilac bush smelled so much sweeter, the piney scent of the fir titillated her senses. Arriving in the city she bid the people go, to witness this man who proclaimed himself Christ. Upon opening the door to her paltry home, spacious possibilities flooded her mind, her heart overflowed with love. |
Writing Prompt Write a poem in any form or style, with any subject or emotion but must include the following words: flexible - present - air - dipper - lilac - fir - door - spacious Where do these words take you?? |
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I relied on a story from the Bible, John, Chapter IV for this poem.
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