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King Xerxes loved Queen Vashti,
But she defied the King’s command; Her banishment made the way For saving Jews across the land. King Xerxes sought another To wear the Persian crown, Throughout the land were chosen Young girls of all renown. Esther was a Hebrew Who lived with Mordecai, Chosen by the royal court, She caught King Xerxes’ eye. But Haman was an Agagite And had a grudge with all the Jews, He made a plan for Xerxes That would cause the Jews to lose. Though Esther was the Persian Queen, Her lineage wasn’t known, Even Xerxes who so loved his queen Was oblivious on his throne. When Mordecai refused to bow, Haman set his plan in place. Xerxes signed the order To end the Jewish race. Mordecai warned Esther Of the plan that would unfold, Through Hathach he told Esther, “You must be brave; you must be bold.” “Perhaps you were made queen For such a time as this. If you ignore the role you play, You’ll surely be remiss.” So Esther turned to God In fasting and in prayer And asked of Mordecai That the Jews, as well, prepare. Then Esther went to Xerxes, And through clever words and deeds, She turned the course in play To preserve the Chosen’s seed. Now Haman is no more, But God’s people grow in love, Thanks to Mordecai and Esther And providence from above.
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My New Year’s resolution
Was to read the Bible through, Both old and new testaments – Maps, concordance, too. Day one went really well – The story of creation, Followed by the ark, All in my fave translation. In those first few weeks I read of Moses and the law, The Ten Commandment tablets And the blessings Israel saw. But, along about day thirty, Leviticus came in view, All those rules and sacrifices And offering guidance, too. Instead of easy stories, I was faced with rules of old, And my New Year’s reading challenge Started growing pretty cold. So, here I am, once again, Stalled before Book Five, So maybe when the next year comes, I’ll jump in and take the dive. But, here will be my plan From day one of that new year: Start with Revelation And work backward from the rear. And maybe I might see By looking at the end The value of Leviticus And the message that it sends. |
AuthorKathy Mansfield enjoys life in Kentucky with her husband, Rick. Read poems from her books on this site. Archives
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