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.

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

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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…