The Song of Deborah

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Formed from the seed of love their feelings prime,
a girl child was woven heroine,
biblical prophetess in time;
Deborah was such, the name chosen, mine.

Like a lightening bolt was she conceived,
a joining of aspirant souls,
seeking other primal roles,
into controversy; she was received.

This fiery woman, a rousing Queen Bee
Debbie was raised, the mothering maid.
A leader, biblical judge conveyed
hers the responsibility to creed.

Matriarch of Jews, she, from the tribe Ephraim,
A mother of Israel was she.
The equal of every he,
This, the burden given me, by name branded. 

Upon the shoulders of such a frail form
this ancestral burden was laid.
The unknown outcome heaven made
all of life is tested when Deb "bees" are born.

date 4/17/15

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 4/28/2015 6:21:00 PM
Thank you for sharing us an indepth meaning of your name and am sure like your name you are such and more.. :)!!!god bless and thank you for the big hugs! I wish they are real~olive eloisa :)!
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Date: 4/27/2015 10:04:00 AM
I'm not sure that everyone reading this before me, has seen the depth, and perhaps the "weight" you have borne, wearing such a significant name......so revealing in between each line of this bio. You have been tested , and perhaps challenged, to wear this name, but no one could wear it better or with such grace. :)
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Date: 4/27/2015 10:48:00 AM
awwwwww I try, all one can do is try, and try again
Date: 4/26/2015 12:23:00 AM
DG, Congratulations on your "Bio of a Poet" WIN!!! LINDA
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Date: 4/25/2015 12:30:00 PM
Cute one..You could have been named Sarah!!!Great way to go with this winning work..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 4/19/2015 1:45:00 PM
Debbie,congratulations on your win, a7. Blessings and hugs dear friend Eve
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Date: 4/19/2015 8:06:00 AM
Something in a name tells about a person. Much like it is with you, Deb. Deborah of the Old Testament is full of wisdom and courage. Your poetry reflects much of that, so's the glimpse you've given us through this piece. HUgs and congrats! :) Kim
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Date: 4/19/2015 7:06:00 AM
A very clever bio 'Deb bee' - the name suits you too I will always visualise you flitting about when I see your name! Hugs jan xx
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Date: 4/18/2015 11:28:00 PM
I like how you realize the importance of your life and can mention little tidbits that also show how it describes you too,Debs. Deb Bee!!! you busy little bee you!
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Date: 4/18/2015 10:44:00 PM
Congrats on your win Deborah. I love the title on this one. Thank you for entering my contest.
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Date: 4/18/2015 12:41:00 PM
Beautiful poem! I love how you wrote it. Very, very well done! You will do amazing in the contest! <3 Tash
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Date: 4/18/2015 9:13:00 AM
Very cool Debbie, an interesting take on the contest.
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