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The Mighty Donkey

A 'beast of burden' he's often dubbed And even when he's cleaned and scrubbed He's known by another term more crass That may be censored; it rhymes with gas He moves so slowly and seems so lowly Yet when Balaam did his trusty burro abuse The donkey spoke! His master he accused ~ To this very day, readers are amused ______________________________________ The story of Balaam and his burro can be found in the Old Testament: Numbers, Chapter 22, Verses 21 - 38. And yes, the donkey spoke!

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/28/2020 11:50:00 AM

Interesting that Biblical words are censored by poetrysoup - and churches! Nice write! Aloha! Rico

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/28/2020 3:11:00 PM

Hadn't thought of 'arse' as a 'Biblical word' actually. Thanks for the alert, Rico! Aloha!, gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/28/2020 5:09:00 AM

The only disappointment is that you have somehow forgotten to throw in Missouri Mules.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/28/2020 3:10:00 PM

Gosh, you're right. Forget all about those mules. ~ Hee-Haw

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/27/2020 7:15:00 PM

Ever so clever Gershon! Got a chuckle from me :D Linda

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/28/2020 3:09:00 PM

Alright. Keep smiling, Linda! Happy Wednesday, Gershon

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/27/2020 7:09:00 PM

Hi Gershon, I really enjoyed this write. If he would have saw what the donkey( at the same time) he would have understood. I read story the story that you mentioned. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/28/2020 3:07:00 PM

Balaam couldn't see the angel, because he was more stubborn than the donkey! Take care, Alexis. :) gw

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 10/27/2020 4:37:00 PM

Another great write from your very talented and prolific quill, Gershon. The lowly donkey also conveyed Christ in his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Best on you - Bob

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/27/2020 4:56:00 PM

Thank you, Bob... I wonder what the donkey whom Christ rode had to say! Guess they forgot to interview him, what with all the commotion around his rider, eh? Blessings, Gershon

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/27/2020 4:21:00 PM

A wonderful poem, Gershon. I'm not familiar with this story. I've always liked the New Testament a little more. Have a great night. :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/27/2020 4:50:00 PM

Thanks, Angela! A wonderful evening to you too! :) Gershon

Jan Allison

Date: 10/27/2020 3:23:00 PM

you made me smile GW ..... another difference in our interpretation of a word, to me an ass is a donkey but Iknow to the American's it means something else ,, then again I've posted a poem about 'trump' which to me is a fart - to you its the potus ... who to me is an old fart lol:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/27/2020 3:28:00 PM

Such knotty language issues, Jan! I hope we can sort them out some day and come to some kind of agreement! LOL! Perhaps my people can call your people. ~ Howling Wolf