Refused and Bruised

A banquet was arranged by a king
but the guests wouldn't come to the wedding.
     One and all they refused,
     so the king feeling bruised
welcomed all who could be found to join in.

Matthew 22.1-10
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October 13, 2020 at 12:40 PM
Nice one Lisle...Never seen a religious Limerick before ..
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October 13, 2020 at 1:28 PM
Hoping it makes the Gospels feel accessible.
Allison Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 10:54 AM
what a wonderful limerick to go with your bible story:-) hugs janxx
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October 13, 2020 at 11:28 AM
Thanks Jan. More to come on the Gospels - when I have time.
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