I Beg To Differ

Let’s not sugar-coat this, please.

I am so dismayed –

the merchants and money-changers are still in the temple

the Pharisees continue to preach

the Samaritans are still being vilified

and Pilate is still

somewhat obsessively

washing his hands.

No wonder Mary Magdalene weeps. 

I understand

if you would rather run and hide

or stay silent

or comply.

I understand

if you are totally paralysed.

Let’s not try to make silk purses

out of this particular sow’s ears.