Righteous Poem by Margaret Alice Second

A while ago - can't remember when - the Duchess
stomped out of our house, angry with Nici because
my darling daughter took MY side in an argument -
I know Nici's on my side just as I'm on hers - never
repeat the history of family members taking the side
of who is right - the mistake I made long ago - BUT

Today I know to take the side of family, irrespective
of their degree of rightness - only thing that counts
is blood calling to blood - my darling daughter stood
up for me and today I stand up for the Duchess - my
darling twin sis; whoever points out that she's wrong
will find me irrevocably backing my sis because this

Is what family does - this is the rhythm of life which
is contrary to the righteousness of the Jewish faith
thus explaining the suffering they endured - they
did not attain the specific righteousness which is
required by their faith - at least the fallen nature
of Christians allow them to be saved by another

Who is perfectly righteous in their stead…