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Celebrating another miraculous birth this season

In translating 7 brief verses in which Sarah, in her elder years, gives birth to a son, I uncover and honor the matriarchal power in a patriarchal tradition.

Today I’m sharing my poetic translation of Genesis 21. 1-7, in which Sarah, in her elder years, miraculously gives birth to Isaac. The child is then nursed, named, weaned, circumcised, and celebrated—all in 7 brief verses — but there’s more:

My version turns this saga, that is regarded as the birth-story of a patriarchal line, into the creation of a Matriarch’s lineage!

Read more about my translation of these verses here.

What, no paywall?

My translations are usually tucked behind a paywall, but in the spirit of the season, I’ve shared this one with all subscribers. PLUS:

Today’s video was recorded to benefit The Center for New Americans (CNA), offering free English classes to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in western Massachusetts. Along with dozens of others, I participated in a poetry-fundraiser for CNA in November, and we celebrated the completion of our 30-days of penning poems and raising funds by sharing our work aloud with the community. Today’s video was part of that joyful and meaningful project.

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