The Woman at the Well

The woman at the well:
An outcast in a community of outcasts,
Five husbands and now a lover—
And then a man—a Jew!—spoke.

How long had it been, to simply be included?

Jesus draws her out, soon fingers her shame.
She, avoidant, changes the subject to worship,
And he, compassionate, answers her question.

He declares himself to her. To her!
The broken, outcast, sinner.

She spreads the good news.

Restored: to her community.
To God.