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Away in the Manger
by Sage Sweetwater → (All Poetry by Sage Sweetwater)
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Black Sheep
born, the ewe in
the manger in hiding
of what she would birth,

a
lamb
of a different
color, a Black
Sheep unconcerned
with opposing realms, 
heavenly and netherworldy,
chewed her own umbilical cord
free, hopped out of the manger kicking
over the oil lamp, straw caught fire, the
Firebrand's long black duster to her ankles,
took the pitchfork, tossed straw out of the center,
scored the dirt floor in a ritual circle, jumped into the
Ring of Fire,


no
Christian
congregation
to destroy Wiccan
belief...outcast of
renegade fame, Jesus
as the Good Shepherd loving
something rare - a Black Sheep.


Copyright 11/22/2009 Ms. Sage Sweetwater, firebrand lesbian novelist

 


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 Reviews of "Away in the Manger"
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on November 30, 2009
yes, loving something rare-this really touched me

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on November 23, 2009
Thanks again, Sage. Your words of late may well save
this wandering sheep. Love, gene.

Reviewed on November 23, 2009
Your work is so visual
This piece gives me much reflection
Especially the visual of her making the circle
I am very intrigued with your latest postings
And I am connecting to them big time
It feels as if you are channeled
& I say that because of my connection
Coincidence…sure maybe…
Channeling Realm…oh definitely…
Peace, Love & Inspirations
Vickie

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on November 23, 2009
Sage,
Perfect!

John

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2009
Damn. Great poetry. Here's to Black Sheep, pagan rites and celebrations of the flesh!! Love it!

Reviewed on November 22, 2009
These lines spoke volumes - especially,

" ... Jesus/as the Good Shepherd/loving something rare - a Black Sheep." If He could love all, why can't we? I received a powerful lesson of acceptance in these lines, Sage: well done. Indeed. Love the image.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on November 22, 2009
But God loves ALL, why not the "black sheep". Lessons learned are lessons remembered and to show love, compassion, understanding and respect for all is a much better way to be...

Be always safe,
Karen


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