12-16-2020, 08:00 AM
Dale-
My interpretation comes from studying the Bible, eventhough I do not really hold to much of Christian theology. I do, however, find it important to understand where Christians (Jews, and Muslims) "come from" with some of their beliefs under the umbrella of the Abrahamic faith traditions.
So- from Acts 9:18, I read: "At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes..." That matches up pretty well with the first line of your poem (though your subject is a woman), and the title led me to think I was on the right track...
My comment about bells and Christ stems from being aware that "Ringing of bells can be traced back to pagan winter celebrations. They are rung during Christmas to announce the arrival of the season, to proclaim the birth of Christ."
Your poem gives me an idea for a poem of my own, stealing some of the inspiration from your piece. And for that, I thank you.
... Mark
ps. I grew up Catholic, and then drifted (far) away from it as I grew up... How about you?
My interpretation comes from studying the Bible, eventhough I do not really hold to much of Christian theology. I do, however, find it important to understand where Christians (Jews, and Muslims) "come from" with some of their beliefs under the umbrella of the Abrahamic faith traditions.
So- from Acts 9:18, I read: "At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes..." That matches up pretty well with the first line of your poem (though your subject is a woman), and the title led me to think I was on the right track...
My comment about bells and Christ stems from being aware that "Ringing of bells can be traced back to pagan winter celebrations. They are rung during Christmas to announce the arrival of the season, to proclaim the birth of Christ."
Your poem gives me an idea for a poem of my own, stealing some of the inspiration from your piece. And for that, I thank you.
... Mark
ps. I grew up Catholic, and then drifted (far) away from it as I grew up... How about you?