Sharon Eappen

       Why do I have to cover my hair when in worship? Is it because I'm a woman? Is it because it is written that I must? Oh, do you not read Scripture with contextual understanding?       Am I, then, a disgrace if my head is uncovered but my dress still modest? Are you assigning a certain costum onto me - that has no relevance right now - just because I belong to a certain gender? Why are we expected to have our dupattas draped over our hair then? And why only us, women?       Don't teach me to cover myself with a shawl over my head. Teach me, instead, to cover myself with humility, respect, love and compassion. Don't teach me about women submissiveness. Teach both the men and the women about the same humility, respect, love and compassion.       Teach us both to stand in reverence and have a heart of purity as we stand in worship beside each other, facing the same altar. Teach us to bear with each other...

Teach me. To walk in holy paths To seek your face To use time. Teach me. To walk away From vibes negative To cut the unnecessary. Teach me. To love Even when it's hard Even if it stabs. Teach me. To let go. To distance from Burdens unnecessary. Teach me. To be wise To know the difference The fake and genuine. Teach me. With patience and love. A fountain of mercy An ocean of grace. Teach me. Painfully mould me. This time I won't Complain or whine. Teach me. Within my heart Stir a burning desire To know you more. Teach me. The light and darkness And the circle Of contextual ethics. Teach me. To drink pain Willingly as it Cleanses my heart. Teach me. The unknown and Less known Unveil whatever is To be known, Creator and Master Of all things, Known and unknown. 25.09.17