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Just as it was in the days of Noah…as it was in the days of Lot, people went on eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, marrying…until the day…the flood came…until the day…fire and sulfur rained from heaven destroying them all…It will be like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed. (From Luke 17:26-30)

I looked and there was a white horse…a fiery red one…a black horse…a pale green horse (the lamb, who is the only one worthy opens up the seals on the scroll) (From Revelation 6:1-8)

(A second rider on a white horse is revealed in Revelation 19:11-16) A sharp sword came from his mouth (the word of God)

 

 

Horse Color Cannot Be Ignored

Horse Color Cannot Be Ignored

Intentions, cryptic, in pockets.
Fiery darts lampooned in sockets.
The bow is a clue; not a sword.
Horse color cannot be ignored.

Wielding war’s arms, removing peace,
Men turn on each other, decrease.
Burning core, where anger is stored -
Horse color cannot be ignored.

Black as soot; rider holds grub scales
In hand; deprivation prevails.
Looking at the day prices soared;
Horse color cannot be ignored.

O the wretchedness of pale green.
Adds plague and wild animals, mean.
The ark, a save; won’t get on board.
Horse color cannot be ignored.
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May Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Congrats on your win Kim, Very nicely penned
Rodrigues Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Thank you, Joe!
Jones Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Powerful words and worthy to be published as part of theology studies! Wonderful job and thanks for sharing it! Congratulations on your win Kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
wow…thank you for that xx
Crandall Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The last line hits hard and powerfully, and...wow, so this is where the expression "that's a horse of a different color" originates - Revelations!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thank you, David! I so appreciate you!
Hind Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Deep use of Scripture. I will be honest, I do not know much about the Revelations - it's complex, but you're poem is so soothing anyway in the face of great turmoil.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank you, Paige! Revelation is a difficult book. Hugs
Maverick Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A quart of wheat for a penny..And three quarts Of barley for a penny, yet do not touch the oil And the wine.' Much is coming to pass.' And the Rider is getting ready Kim.'
Rodrigues Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Yes, true! The faithful and true, in the end, will wield his word like a double-edged sword.
Lane Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Nor can it be ignored the events taking place. Scripturally sound write, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I appreciate you saying so. These are the hardest writes for me. I am going to two bible studies on the book of Revelation, one is from September to May. The other is like a quick recap. xx
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