The nameless “sinful woman” (Luke 7:36-50 revisited)
“You will be remembered”
Jesus said
But still no recognition
And so much misunderstanding
As everyone assumes
You were weeping
Tears of repentance
Instead of tears -
As I suspect -
Of unremitting suffering.
And I am sorry
That they did not record your name.
And yet
This sad omission
Is perhaps
Also a gift.
For with no name
You somehow
Represent so many of us
Who, having lost all hope,
Live out our lives
Of quiet desperation
And self-disgust
Whilst longing
For the recognition
And acceptance
Of the Saviour.
By Jeannie Kendall