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A Timely Message from a Mighty Monarch

A mighty monarch had a dream, the kind that makes men stir and scream. In mid-earth grew a large, strong tree, It was so tall that all could see. A holy one gave the decree, to cut down and destroy the tree, but leave the large stump in the ground, with bronze and iron fetters bound. The mighty monarch was the tree, to whom his subjects bowed the knee. His Majesty was very great, But his arrogance sealed his fate. God had decreed he’d lose his throne, and live in nature all alone. His hair like one unkempt will grow, and nails protrude like those of a crow. A chastened monarch he would be, until his folly, he would see. Like a man who has lost his mind, he will live like the beastly kind. The purpose of the harsh decree was that all on earth may agree, that God rules the affairs of men, and decides where men rule, and when. At the end of his harsh ordeal the chastened king proclaimed with zeal, the Most High God exists for real, Let all on earth before him kneel. Listen you haughty men and proud, Who mock this God with voices loud. One day you too will face His wrath, because you chose the foolish path.

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Date: 11/27/2023 4:47:00 PM
I loved this one, David! Especially liked: His Majesty was very great, But his arrogance sealed his fate. Arrogance can be anyone's downfall if we choose that foolish path. Well done, Sara
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David Richmond
Date: 11/27/2023 6:20:00 PM
Thanks Sara. I also loved the way this poem came out. When I sat down to write I was not certain where I would go with it but with the guidance of God's Spirit, this is what came out of my mind. My wife also likes it.

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