As is their wont, the Pharisees grumble
at the wastefulness of a woman;
who, in this story of beauty and grace,
spills her precious ointment upon Jesus’ feet.
They also grumble
at the wastefulness of the anointed one,
who, in his larger story of grace and beauty
pours love upon the undeserving.
Forgiveness and love, spilled with abandon;
this is the message of his living.
Consider this;
you who are wont to grumble.
© Ken Rookes 2016
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