Esther

A woman of great beauty Esther was,
chosen queen of a Persian king! Unknown 
was Esther’s heritage she hid because
it was not safe to claim she was a Jew.
a plot to kill her people she was shown
by Mordecai, who was her cousin too.
An evil minister named Haman called
for genocide of Jews; the king agreed,
but Esther changed things, for the king, enthralled
by his dear wife, to Esther’s words paid heed.
She told the king her truth and risked her life.
Her people lived, and Esther stayed his wife.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kauffman Avatar
July 5, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your first place win! Esther's story is as amazing as Esther herself. You brought that out beautifully. Blessings! Hope you had a very happy 4th!
Merryman Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Andrea, you packed so much information in these short twelve lines! I wanted to do Esther but just couldn't get it to come together. Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M
Agustin Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 8:57 PM
Wow! Congratulations. Esther is one of my favorite lady Bible characters; and you described her so poetically well. God bless you.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/story. Have a blessed day.................
Mcintosh Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 1:18 AM
Just love it and Esther. She was amazing. Love this. Congrats on the top win. God bless you with love, Gina
Alex Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 12:35 AM
A short powerful biography of Esther, one of the great woman personalities in the Bible. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Daniel Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 11:43 PM
I love the story of Esther and you presented it beautifully, Andrea, congratulations on top win:)
Legros Kelley Avatar
June 28, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Oh, goodness, a wonderful story of Esther, she is such a beautiful heroine! I'm thanking God in my heart right now for her, and the strong unwavering leadership of dear wise Mordecai, he helped to strengthen her, praise God! I love your poem!! Favorite time again!! :) <3
Hawley Avatar
June 22, 2023 at 7:58 PM
Factually this poem is right. Esther is a good Bible story. It is the ONLY book of the Bible that God is not mentioned, but He is in the details.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 10:34 PM
The story of Esther always fascinated me, well written.
Tor Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Yes and Haman was later killed. Wonderful tale Andrea. I sent you soup mail...
Allison Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Very informative and beautifully penned Andrea, hugs Jan xx
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