The Saducees' questionHaving ruled in red ink
a line under life,
some Saducees ask their famous riddle
about the woman, seven times widowed;
the one which has caused great rabbis
and learned scribes to stumble.
This self-styled teacher from the northern extremes
should be easily ensnared
and made to look ridiculous.
But the teacher is already captive
to a glorious vision of life in abundance;
a boundless gift from a limitless
and ever-living God.
Laughing at their keyhole view,
the teacher speaks of hope and freedom
in the coming age of resurrection.
Soaring unconfined, his truth
mocks the Saducees' pitiable attempts to enclose.
Rendered speechless,
there will be no more questions.
© Ken Rookes
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