Down where the wisteria's leafed
Blossoms gone but not forgotten
The magnolia buds are poppin'
And clouds cover morn's risin' sun
The distant dove coos at daybreak
And I've never seen a fiery horse
What were Elisha's thoughts right then
Or this an everyday sight of course
From Gilgal to Bethel and to
Jericho the two did depart
On down to the Jordan where
Waters Elijah's mantel did part
On the other side of Jordan
Elijah asked Elisha his desire
Elisha wanted a double
Portion of Elijah's spiritual fire
Elijah could not promise this
Only God could be the giver
If you see me when I'm taken
Then this gift too will occur
As the chariots of fire and
horses pulled them asunder
Elisha saw Elijah taken
Quickly in a whirlwind's dust stir
As the thick clouds and fog drip mist
And roosters crow in the hollow
Will this wet day be the day
When lifted up all Christians hallo
Finis'
Based roughly on 2 Kings 2: 1-22
Verse 12 is very important
Hallo_to cry with a loud shout or voice
Categories:
gilgal, bible,
Form: Rhyme
Good Fortune of Lusmore
Lusmore lived close and near Aherlowey
Which was by gloomy Mount Galtee
And on his back he wore a high hump
When Lusmore walked he had to slump.
While walking from Cahir to Coppagh
Lusmore passed through a soggy bog
And Knockgrafton moat was nearby
Moon over Gilgal was high in the sky.
Started to rest beneath a tall tree
All was quite and nothing could he see
Then came there words DaLuan DaMort
T'was a song sang by a fine fairy court.
Lusmore too also started to sing along
And as he gaily sang this great song
Words Angus DaDarden he did add
All of the fairies loved it and were glad.
The many fairies liked and honored Lusmore
And took of his high hump that he bore
Ended up in a slumber that was so deep
This all happened after he fell fast asleep.
When he awoke now was a happy man
None of this did anyone ever understand
Lusmore remained there contented still
And he enjoying life living beneath a hill.
James Thomas Horn, Retired Veteran
Categories:
gilgal, adventure, analogy, confusion,
Form: Couplet