Ruth

How loving was Ruth. With her husband dead,
she stayed with his mother most willingly.
“Entreat me not to leave,” she said.
Better than seven sons was she
to her mother-in-law, Naomi.

Wither thou goest, I shall go,”
said Ruth as she left her homeland behind.
Great joy were Ruth and Naomi to know.
A kinsman for Ruth to wed they would find,
and a baby would bless them - for Ruth had been kind!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Babcock Avatar
June 12, 2014 at 2:36 PM
Congrats on your win on this poem . Way to go. love phyl
Kendrick Avatar
March 25, 2014 at 10:24 AM
Way to go with your winning work for the contest..Congrats ..Sorry so long in saying congrats.Sara
A   Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 12:50 AM
Hola, Andrea :) what a sweet poem... Loving your first place win... Hugs *LINDA
A  Avatar
March 22, 2014 at 3:57 PM
Hi Andrea, This is a nice entry in "Isaiah Z's RUTH contest." congratulations on your win. LOVE ~SKAT~
Horsch Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Congrats Andrea, A first place winner for sure. I loved it......Hugs......Roger
Johnson Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 10:36 AM
congratulations on your first place, Andrea. Love, Joyce
May Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 8:09 AM
Congrats on a great win Andrea
Poteet Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 7:08 AM
Congrats, I like how you added the baby who was so importatnt to Naomi.
Gasun Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 5:50 AM
This is an excellent poem for the theme my very dear friend Andrea!I'm so glad to read it this afternoon after school. I love it and so enjoyed. TYSM for sharing & my hearty congratulations on your top win! Cheers and biggest hugs! By the way, TYSM as well for your precious time stopping by my poem & the warm congratulations my dearest friend. More hugs! love lots always, Leonora
Mehta Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 5:13 AM
Nice presentation on the honesty and devotion on Ruth.. Congrats on a fine win, andrea
Callus Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 5:03 AM
Excellent English Quintain and well executed poem; worthy of the win. congrats. // paul
Walker  Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 11:13 PM
Congratulations on the win Andrea. Verlena
Zerbst Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 10:23 PM
Congrats on the number one winning entry, Andrea! This was absolute tops. I had no trouble singling it out as one of the best entries from the start. Not only does it spotlight Ruth, but the quintain form was done excellently.
May Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 12:30 PM
You told the story very well Andrea, especially in the 2nd stanza....thanks for the visit...hugs
Devnath  Avatar
March 9, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Nice story penned in poem. Lovely done my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Sirak Avatar
March 9, 2014 at 5:25 AM
Great write! Love the last line; kindness brings blessings.
Maverick Avatar
March 9, 2014 at 12:27 AM
Great story, in simple lines well re-told Andrea,'
Horne Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 3:07 PM
I'm vaguely familiar with this story - must read it again some day - lovely write, my friend
Ivy D Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 3:19 AM
lovely words Andrea, Sandy ivy
Melugin Avatar
March 5, 2014 at 5:03 PM
Outstanding Andrea! My best, chuck
May Avatar
March 5, 2014 at 4:21 PM
Beautiful write Andrea...best wishes
Trifiatis Avatar
March 5, 2014 at 7:18 AM
What a divine message coming from the depths of time! If only we were able to make our hearts feel it better, much better persons we would be. Wonderfully written! Ruth as Truth are eternal!
Manassian Avatar
March 5, 2014 at 5:14 AM
Beautiful, my dear. The story of Ruth is lovely. I think Boaz doesn't get enough credit though! ;) Oh...is that a contest idea? HA HA! Just kidding. Your write is flawless, Andrea. Don't know how you do it. Hugs
Watson Avatar
March 5, 2014 at 12:52 AM
I envy you your talent and your beliefs . I haven't read a bible for a few years now , I'll begin again today .
Lamoureux Avatar
March 5, 2014 at 12:28 AM
I too am a fan of Ruth, it is a wonderful demonstration of love and loyalty. Nicely done Andrea.
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