The Disappointing Things
She hears His voice He says she is dreaming That's not how God does things You have it all wrong Confused Second guessing Heart pressing In On old wounds She discerns a call He says she is wrong God doesn't call women And if He did it wouldn't be you Hurt Second guessing Heart pressing In On old angers She was a high school drop out, sexual assault survivor, who spent years in the healing trenches, living life severed and scared, but nonetheless Raised two children who are vibrant and life and love and laughter Built a career that gives and gives and gives Went back to school the late bloomer that she is...becoming Completed graduate school Jumped before any nets appeared Intent on being an instrument of the sort that brings life Not much by way of grand accomplishments but something she cherishes nonetheless And yet... He's never read one of her papers, essays, short stories or poems. Has never said she looks pretty or that he thi