Fated

Formed from the seed of love thoughts prime
a child was woven heroine
biblical prophetess in time
Deborah was such, a name chosen, mine.

Like a lightening bolt was she conceived
a joining of aspirant souls
seeking other primal roles
into a world of controversy she was received.

This fiery woman, a rousing Queen Bee
Debbie the mothering maid
the battle leader, judge conveyed
authority and responsibility hers to seed.

Compatriot of Moses she, from tribe of Ephraim,
Mother of Israel was she.
The equal of every he,
such is the burden given me from the Father of man. 

Upon the shoulders a such a frail form
this mighty burden laid.
The outcome heaven made
for all of life is tested and the "bees" are born.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 6, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Wonderful poem on your name Debbie!Congrats on your win in the contest--kashinath
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March 4, 2011 at 4:39 AM
Congratulations on your win in Linda-Marie's contest Debbie. Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Awesome origins of this awesome name. many warm congrats for this win.
Onclaud Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 5:13 PM
a literary queen bee you are... a top winner for me, lights!! congrats to you for the win..;0 huggs, nete
Richards Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Your poems are worthy of placing much higher, Deb.....this is no exception!! You wear your name well ~~
Dietrich Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 2:08 PM
YOu did awesome with enclosed rhyme here, Debbie. A congratulations for you. I really enjoyed this. I just read all the winners of the contest. There were NO bad poem, everyone did really well!!
Mehta Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations on the eighth place win in the contest of Linda, Debbie
Sweetheart Avatar
March 3, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Congrats Debbie on your success in my contest What's in a Name.. appreciate your constant support of my endeavors on the Soup..luv..
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March 2, 2011 at 4:15 AM
I like the way that she went and fought for her people leading the way when a man was afraid to go and do the battle..She must have been brave and had a close relationship with God and knew for sure that he would protect her..Enjoyed reading your interpertation of the Torah's story..Sara
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March 1, 2011 at 1:01 PM
John needs a time out.
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