Behind The Beauty (Esther)

A Christian poem about Queen Esther

Oh, you humble servant of Adonai

You lived as an adopted child of Mordochai 

He loved you as his own

he wished your beauty wouldn't have shown

because the king wanted a new virgin

Innocent purity without a sin

to replace Vasti's disrespect

in her bravery she was perfect

What's behind the beauty?

Esther had loyalty and duty

towards the king and kingdom

She saved the Jews with her wisdom

But Vasti loved rather her own shine

She let the king drown in red wine

in front of Persia's highest men

God doesn't love the proud then

Then some eunuchs wanted to kill the king

Mordochai prevented deceit's ring

as he worked for the Majesty

it was the beginning of a travesty

that made the Jews sigh

Their enemy Haman was high

He wanted war that he could lead

In anger he wanted the Jews to bleed

You hid your origin, changed your name

to protect your royal fame

so you wouldn't be in danger as the Queen of the Jews

they sing of your reign in all pews 

You saved your people with devotion

as you practiced fasting and prayer with emotion

to step in front of king after three days

to ask mercy for following God's ways

She arranged a feast

for the king and Haman the beast

to soften the king

and make a turning point amazing

that would lead to the favor of Jews

and more praise in the pews

and Mordochai was promoted in the court

For the victory in war the Jews fought

Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. BY: EyesLikeBlues

Author's Note

Free verse