Reason A. Poteet Poet Quintain (English)

Pre-Determined Donkeys

Donkeys are known for their sheer stubborness;
determination beyond compare.
I see three "saints" for donkeys, nonetheless -
Mary's transport to Bethlehem's square
and Balaam's unique donkey, quite rare.

Mary's donkey is not mentioned per se
in God’s Word, but I don’t think she walked.
Balaam’s donkey saw an angel guarding the way.
After two beatings, he sat down and balked;
and in self-defense that poor donkey talked.

Balaam had not seen the angel’s drawn sword
warning him not to return to Balak.
Now he was told to speak only God’s words. 
And what of the donkey? now on a sidetrack -
I hope Balaam had some treats in his knapsack. 

There IS one more donkey, I should mention,
the one who carried Christ to Jerusalem
near the end of His salvation mission.
The foal of a donkey, a colt bore Him
to His venue of death and human mayhem.

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Paula Goldsmith January 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM Congratulations on your win. I really enjoyed reading your wonderful story/write about the donkeys. Have a blessed day with your win as you write away.................. Reason A. Poteet January 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM thanks, Paula. I can always count of you to make me feel good about what I write. Am glad for your attention and care.

David Crandall January 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM Interesting, educational poem. Wasn't Sancho Panza's conveyance a donkey?! Reason A. Poteet January 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM Many thanks for your interaction with my piece here. I believe so and Don Quixote rode a horse. I think a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey but they are less stubborn.