The Life of H

The Life of H

When in doubt, let the animal speak

Welcome back to 'The Life of H: Sarah, Reimagined,' where I share poetry about the biblical matriarch, Sarah. Today's poem considers various interpretations before letting the story speak for itself.

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May 25, 2024
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Today’s poem, “Says the Ram,” is written from the voice of, well, a male sheep.

white and brown goat in tilt shift lens
Photo by Jake Johnson on Unsplash

In the story of the Binding of Isaac, Abraham notices a ram that is caught in a thicket just in time to be sacrificed on the altar instead of his child.

There are various interpretations to explain the sudden appearance of this ram, including t…

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