Reason A. Poteet Poet Quintain (English)

A Voice Is Heard 2

A message - doom for people uninsured,
the ancient mentor, Jeremiah spoke.
For forty years he forcefully endured
rejection every day, pariah's yoke. 
The weeping prophet cried to heedless folk.

While God's own nation full of doubt and fears
had heard the somber message whereupon
insurance (trust in God) they spurned for years.
At last, eviction: grace and hope foregone.
It's due, captivity in Babylon.

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Connie Marcum Wong September 8, 2019 at 1:21 PM Wow Reason, this poem is superb! It is very deserving of your First Placement! Congratulations! : ) xxoo Reason A. Poteet September 8, 2019 at 8:38 PM Thanks, Connie, You are a great encourager, appreciate the support.

Andrea Dietrich September 8, 2019 at 10:03 AM great poem drawing on the Bible for its message. Congrats for your win, REason Reason A. Poteet September 8, 2019 at 10:48 AM Thank you, Andrea, lots of wisdom found in the Bible from which to draw.

Janice Canerdy September 7, 2019 at 10:28 PM Reason, Thank you for your GREAT entry. Congratulations on your win. Janice Reason A. Poteet September 8, 2019 at 10:47 AM Thank you, Janice, I appreciate your kind remark and the placement in your contest too.

Arturo Michael August 9, 2019 at 8:43 AM Nicely done..."It's due, captivity in Babylon." it took a lot of suffering... Reason A. Poteet August 10, 2019 at 8:58 PM A welcome reply to my eyes and inner ears. Thank you, Arturo.