by Sister Lou Ella Hickman

luke 19:1-10

step 
up 
into the tree 
step 
down 
turn  
into the invitation to dine   
stand 
zacchaeus,  
you heard Him singing . . . 
and His dance of salvation: 
Life has come to your house 

Sister Lou Ella is a widely published poet. She published her first book of poetry in 2015 entitled she: robed and wordless. She was twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize.