The Glass Ceiling

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*Just to document my POV on Christian feminism... the best of several passages that refute the idea that women shouldn't be in authority. My POV, as I said, and you're welcome to yours<3<3 xo P.s. enjoy the music! ;) Galatians 3:28 KJV “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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The Glass Ceiling

“Woe there sister, where do you think you're going?
 Turn around, go back, stop, cease, desist!
 Nothing for you above my see-through barrier. 
Yes, yes, I know you can see them up there.
 They are welcome up above. 
Why? 
Well, because they have an outie and not an innie. 
They have their ice cream with nuts and you don't.
 They are the plug, not the outlet. 
Only snakes and snails and puppydog tails. 
Keep out all of the sugar and spice and everything nice. 
Blue is better than pink, 
Mars vs. Venus…. Bla,bla,bla.

Oh-ho! That's rich! 
Don't make me laugh, YOU BONE THIEF! YOU RIB STEALER!
We ALL know you can do the exact same work, as good or better than them. 
What's your point?
And don't make it too sharp, huh?…we wouldn't want to crack the glass.
 
What you need is a good dose of Saint Paul, girlie. 
Saul or Paul, sure had some gaul! 
Ha! Oh man,  I crack myself up! 
We'll, not literally because…well. 

 Now, Sing it with me!
…”anything you can do, I can do better! I can do anything better than you!” 

No. wait! nevermind! Forget I said that…
Hey, hey!? what are you doing?! 
No! Girls aren't allowed here!
…Stop that singing! 
Soprano is my Kryptonite!”

…Walking on, walking on, broken glass…
























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Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 6/22/2024 8:07:00 PM
lol I love your form of humor and creativity, you tell a true story :)
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Crystol Woods
Date: 6/23/2024 9:40:00 AM
Thanks!:) I'm grateful you stopped by!
Date: 6/22/2024 8:43:00 AM
You add some humour to this important subject.. Your poem is a powerful and thought-provoking critique of gender inequality, using satire, humour, and vivid metaphors to convey its message. Its engaging dialogue, cultural references, and climactic ending make it a memorable and impactful piece that resonates with the reader's sense of justice and empowerment.
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Crystol Woods
Date: 6/22/2024 10:46:00 AM
I'm so glad... thank you for offering that comment and encouragement... it is much appreciated!! <3xo
Date: 6/21/2024 4:46:00 PM
I've seen so-called feminists take on Paul before but it all boils down to this: we either accept the Bible as the inspired word of God, from Genesis to Revelation, or we don't. If not, you might as well throw it in the trash bin along with Mein Kampf and Mao's best seller. On the other hand, if God inspired Paul etal to write down his thoughts then woe to those who stand in opposition - 2 Timothy 3:16,17
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Crystol Woods
Date: 6/22/2024 10:24:00 AM
Oops... sent it before I saw this but your welcome to disregard. Sorry bout that.I wasn't suggesting you don't study, know or understand your opinion on scripture, only to offer you my opinion of what those passages mean. You as well!
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Tom Woody
Date: 6/22/2024 9:09:00 AM
Much appreciate the offer. I've been studying for 40+ years and find all I need and more at jw.org. Wishing you a happy weekend
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Crystol Woods
Date: 6/22/2024 8:24:00 AM
Galatians 3:28 <3 2Tim.2:15 John 13:34-35 7:24 xoxo
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Crystol Woods
Date: 6/22/2024 8:19:00 AM
I'm writing as the glass ceiling and in a different voice than my own as if I didn't understand the message Paul was inpired to write... as many do misunderstand in my opinion. If your interested in the Bible study I've done, seeking the truth, then I'll email it. But not going to go into it here. Thank you for your candor as always Tom! I know others have different opinions and I'm always glad to hear them. <3xo
Date: 6/21/2024 1:03:00 PM
Fantastic......just plain fantastic....with a bow....he didn't just go there....This is so good on so many levels Crystal...laughter masked by the trauma and vexation and a spike to the heart with a ..... visit from a singing Soprano
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Crystol Woods
Date: 6/21/2024 1:59:00 PM
Yea!?! :) awesome! I wasn't sure how it'd be received but I'm so happy you enjoyed it and felt it! Woo! Thank you so so much for letting me know! <3xo
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