The
silence of Zechariah
makes space for
makes space for
Elizabeth
to speak—
not
that she needs
permission,
but
that Zechariah
need
not speak
and
mansplain her own miracle
like
Eli had once done to Hannah.
It
is only after Elizabeth speaks
that
Mary sings!
only
after Elizabeth speaks
that let-it-be-with-me
becomes my-soul-magnifies!
