The Covetous Master
The covetous Master was selfish and unkind.
He gave his three servants property to invest.
Each property was called a “talent” for profit,
for he believed in riches he would be blessed.
The first lucky servant received five talents.
The second servant only acquired two.
Finally, the third was bestowed only one,
but he had an idea on just what to do.
So, they went separate ways to initiate
each of their plans to benefit their Master.
For eight talents total was worth so much,
but the third servant’s plan was a disaster.
Doubling the talents, the first two servants did.
They put effort forth beyond comprehension.
For their faith in him overflowed with exertion,
“I will set you over much”, he said with intention.
The third servant’s labor was little and paltry.
He hid the talent in the ground; he was afraid.
He thought he was doing right by the Master,
but no earning from the single talent was made.
Master called him an evil and lazy servant.
He couldn’t understand why at least he
didn't give it to the banker to gain interest,
so that he may make more revenue greatly.
He was thrown into the darkened cave
where he was heard weeping from discipline.
For the Master took no pity upon him,
accused him of unfaithfullness, a great sin.
So, what exactly is the moral of this parable?
Do you agree with the Master's decision?
I feel that his punishment was unwarranted,
and his egoistic soul had a gluttonous vision.
So, I shall pray for the third servant tonight.
I hope that he found peace through reparation.
I wonder if the Master ended up in hell’s prison?
I’m confident the servant received God’s salvation.
THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Poetry Contest
Holly Hippocampus
Date Written: October 9, 2018
Copyright © Lu Loo | Year Posted 2018
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