The Author Of The Jesus Papers Speaks - A poem by Anne Sexton

Anne Sexton - The Author Of The Jesus Papers Speaks

In my dream
I milked a cow,
the terrible udder
like a great rubber lily
sweated in my fingers
and as I yanked,
waiting for the moon juice,
waiting for the white mother,
blood spurted from it
and covered me with shame.
Then God spoke to me and said:
People say only good things about Christmas.
If they want to say something bad,
they whisper.
So I went to the well and drew a baby
out of the hollow water.
Then God spoke to me and said:
Here. Take this gingerbread lady
and put her in your oven.
When the cow gives blood
and the Christ is born
we must all eat sacrifices.
We must all eat beautiful women.

Added: on March 28th, 2006 at 3:03 PM | Viewed: 4869 times | Comments and analysis of The Author Of The Jesus Papers Speaks by Anne Sexton Comments (5)

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Poet: Anne Sexton Poem: The Author Of The Jesus Papers Speaks Poem of the Day: Sep 23 2004 Comment 5 of 5, added on April 24th, 2006 at 11:07 PM. Clearly Ann Sexton has a problem with men, the concept of faith in God and has a very unpleasant view of herself. I feel bad for this troubled woman. Jennifer from United States Comment 4 of 5, added on March 29th, 2006 at 10:13 AM. Speaks volumes about interest in getting a view of the book. This has no relation to the book and is an abstract writting. It makes no sense. I would love the author to write this in english. If you have something to say speak clearly with creativity JC Comment 3 of 5, added on March 28th, 2006 at 3:03 PM. I'm a little confused. This poem was written sometime before 20 Feb 2003, and yet it appears to be commenting on The Jesus Papser by Baigent which was only released today, 28 Mar 2006. Is it meant as a preview to the book? I'd love to have a few comments from the author explaining the circumstances of its writing. Alice Campbell from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The Author Of The Jesus Papers Speaks, has received 5 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Anne Sexton with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Anne Sexton Poem: The Author Of The Jesus Papers Speaks Last read: Jul 7 2008, 11:34PM Poem of the Day: Sep 23 2004 Viewed 4869 times. Added on March 28th, 2006 at 3:03 PM.

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