Haman's Comeuppance

Standing fifty cubits high-
the gallows meant for Mordecai,
but Haman's scheming went awry;
and on the gibbet carved from pride
not Mordecai, but Haman died.


08.10.19

( reference - Old Testament - book of Esther )

FF1 series 22 - vignette : Brian Strand's blog
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Toney Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Nicely done, Wendy! ~Mark
Watson Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 2:06 PM
Thank you, Mark. The book of Esther is pretty amazing!
Gauthier Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 11:43 AM
Well penned, Wendy.
Watson Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 2:03 PM
Thank you for taking the time to comment, Line.
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