Michael Coy Poet Rhyme

Judgement

Jade and jasper he’d give –
just let his daughter live!
Jephthah, now cursed, once blest,
jauntily claimed in jest,
jabbing thumb to proud chest,
“Justice? Lord, do Thy worst!”
Judith left the house first.

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Anne-Lise Andresen March 8, 2017 at 2:13 AM - Congratulations on your win, Michael :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Darren White March 7, 2017 at 11:22 PM Hah! I was 4th, you 5th ;) Congratulations :) Michael Coy March 8, 2017 at 12:56 AM You beat me! LOL Well done, Darren!

Kim Merryman March 7, 2017 at 9:15 PM Michael, I had just read this story in Judges a few days ago, so I recognized it right off. You depicted it well and with emotion. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim Michael Coy March 8, 2017 at 12:56 AM I think that's so cool, Kim! Thank you for your kind words!

Deborah Burch March 7, 2017 at 8:32 PM Congratulations Michael! Well done. Deb Michael Coy March 8, 2017 at 12:57 AM That's really sweet of you, Deb. Thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 5, 2017 at 5:17 AM - A great pleiades, Michael :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Michael Coy March 5, 2017 at 5:53 AM Anne-Lise, that's very nice of you. Thank you so much!

Darren White March 4, 2017 at 11:16 AM Aha! we're competing each other here, I see :) I think I won't win this, reading yours LOL Darren White March 5, 2017 at 1:38 AM Bet? Michael Coy March 5, 2017 at 12:16 AM LOL I'm certain that you WILL ...