She entered fast, - she was from out of town,
Had slipped past servants, and at steady pace,
Advanced in spite of disapproving frown,
To find the feet she needed to embrace.

And kneeling down before her Lord and Master
She started weeping long and bitterly,.
Unsealed the heavy jar of alabaster,
A jar so tall, it almost touched His knee.

How many tears can hold the tear canal-
How many droplets will the gland allow
To course along the passage lacrimal,
And spout and gush in love’s enduring flow.

Who could provide for such a tidal wave
Of tears’ profusion, but tremendous love,
With surge sufficient dusty feet to lave,
A tear pit’s cache could not provide enough.

“A prophet He is not,- else He would know
About this woman, - her identity,
And would recoil from her and not allow
Her touching Him for everyone to see!”

But steady was the flow of tears we learn
Beneath the stare of righteous pharisees
Who knew her well, but never could discern
The love that spurred the woman on her knees.



Dark luscious hair spread out to dry those feet,
To kiss, perfume them with a heart contrite;
Tears spent, - she dared not lift her eyes to meet
The gaze of love and merci infinite.

© Elizabeth Dandy

Mark 13-14-3
Matthew 26.6.-13
John 12.1-8


Publ.Volume 2- Poetry by Elizabeth
Dandy - Vantage Press N.Y.

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Anointment at Bethany Contributed by Elizabeth_Dandy on Sunday, 9th April 2006 @ 02:43:20 PM in AEST Topic: spiritual She entered fast, - she was from out of town, Had slipped past servants, and at steady pace, Advanced in spite of disapproving frown, To find the feet she needed to embrace. And kneeling down before her Lord and Master She started weeping long and bitterly,. Unsealed the heavy jar of alabaster, A jar so tall, it almost touched His knee. How many tears can hold the tear canal- How many droplets will the gland allow To course along the passage lacrimal, And spout and gush in love’s enduring flow. Who could provide for such a tidal wave Of tears’ profusion, but tremendous love, With surge sufficient dusty feet to lave, A tear pit’s cache could not provide enough. “A prophet He is not,- else He would know About this woman, - her identity, And would recoil from her and not allow Her touching Him for everyone to see!” But steady was the flow of tears we learn Beneath the stare of righteous pharisees Who knew her well, but never could discern The love that spurred the woman on her knees. Dark luscious hair spread out to dry those feet, To kiss, perfume them with a heart contrite; Tears spent, - she dared not lift her eyes to meet The gaze of love and merci infinite. © Elizabeth Dandy Mark 13-14-3 Matthew 26.6.-13 John 12.1-8 Publ.Volume 2- Poetry by Elizabeth Dandy - Vantage Press N.Y. Copyright © Elizabeth_Dandy ... [ 2006-04-09 14:43:20] (Date/Time posted on site) Advertisments: Previous Posted Poem         | |         Next Posted Poem

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Re: Anointment at Bethany (User Rating: 1 ) by dayslong on Sunday, 9th April 2006 @ 03:13:24 PM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) I really can't undertand why no one has commented on this, it is beautifull and full of emotion. I can see where it would be controversial in certain parts, but that's part of what makes good writing in my opinion. The poem was ended perfectly in my opinion as I could almost see the expression in Jesus' face. The expresion of love to define every loving expression. My only criticism would be that your rhyming scheme tends to waver toward the end and slightly fall off meter. A little tweaking with that and this is wonderful. I really enjoyed it.

Re: Anointment at Bethany (User Rating: 1 ) by Former_Member on Sunday, 9th April 2006 @ 06:53:21 PM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Mk14:4-8 "Why was this fragrant oil wasted? For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor." And they criticized her sharply. But Jesus said, "... Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me. For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you wish you may do them good; but Me you do not have always. She has done what she could. She has come beforehand to anoint My body for burial." Jn12:5-8 "Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" ... But Jesus said, "Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always." Thank you Elizabeth. Your sister in spirit, RaquelLeah

Re: Anointment at Bethany (User Rating: 1 ) by sararose1950 on Sunday, 9th April 2006 @ 10:31:21 PM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Elizabeth, another story with a lesson for us all- the Light indeed does smile upon all of us- no matter what our station in life is- we need to find it in each others eyes-in every person we meet or see in passing. Unconditional love. Peace and Light........Sara

Re: Anointment at Bethany (User Rating: 1 ) by inoc on Monday, 10th April 2006 @ 08:22:58 AM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) I enjoyed the reminder of this story...your words, are so wonderfully written and Elizabeth you are a sweet soul for all that want to know and read more....spiritually good for us... coni