You know all the kinds of laughs there are
the joyous bubble of a child
safe and warm
The nervous laughter
of denial
The sobbing laughter
of those overcome
by grief
The laughter of friend
a quiet comforting chuckle
that holds no judgement
God you know the awkward laughter
of a teenager,
uncertain
The laughter of those who laugh
when they are overwhelmed with emotions
including grief
You know the laughter
at one’s one mistakes
beautiful and generous
God you know the whys of laughter
the difference between Sarah’s laughter and Abraham’s
How beautiful, in a world
where women’s laughter is so often punished
and men’s is rewarded
somehow, it’s different
Sarah is the one
who believes, in her disbelief
who has good humor threading through
her journey, her marriage, her laughter–
And although Abraham is known for his faith
I like to believe that Sarah is known for her humor
Thank you God
for laughter
all of its meanings
and for the grace
of Sarah–
Amen.
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