Reason A. Poteet Poet Kyrielle

Robes of Righteousness

Your Master’s righteous cloak is not
a bold retreat from evil’s plot.
In peaceful times and in discord,
You shall know that I am the Lord.

In busyness or when you’re bored,
in argument or in accord,
in health or in a hospice ward --
You shall know that I am the Lord.

Noah, a man, perfect and just,
built the ark displaying his trust
in full view of a mocking horde.
You shall know that I am the Lord.

Daniel, confident, skilled and wise,
kept on praying without disguise,
sentenced by a conniving board.
You shall know that I am the Lord.

Job, upright, blameless, God-fearing,
endured his friends’ steadfast jeering,
the goad to curse God, he ignored.
You shall know that I am the Lord.

These three, Noah, Daniel, and Job,
God, deemed righteousness as their robe.
Thru famine, wild beast, plague, and sword,
You shall know that I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 14: 12-23
The repeated phrase  is used some 50 times in Ezekiel.

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Silent One January 4, 2024 at 12:58 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Reason A. Poteet January 5, 2024 at 3:59 AM I thank you, Silent One, for the opportunity of another contest which allows more independence within its confines. Appreciate the honor of a third.

Jacob Harrison October 31, 2023 at 12:47 PM I really liked this one, especially with pulling in a biblical phrase to tie everyone together. Nice work!

Kim Merryman October 30, 2023 at 11:46 AM A fantastic Kyrielle, Reason! I enjoyed this very much! Faving this! Blessings, Kim M Reason A. Poteet October 30, 2023 at 5:28 PM I appreciate your comment very much, Kim. Ezekiel is one of my favorite books.