After 2 Samuel 9:1-13
A kindness shown,
a steadfast love displayed,
to the son of his friend
slain in battle,
the grandson of the man
who tried to kill him,
a kindness shown
because it was time
to forgive.
And more than kindness,
an honor, a tribute
to the friend he loved,
one soul in two bodies,
severed. Some might
have eliminated all and
any potential rivals;
instead, he showed
kindness, she showed
mercy, he showed
blessing.
Photograph by Masjid Pogung Dalangan via Unsplash. Used with permission.
Some Friday Readings
“A Message for the New Baby,” poem by Luci Shaw – D.S. Martin at Kingdom Poets.
Four Advent Villanelles by Anna Friedrich – The Rabbit Room.
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” – Anthony Esolen at Word and Song.
The Empty Chair at Christmas – Daniel Darling at One Little Word.
“On Change of Weather,” poem by Francis Quarles – Sally Thomas at Poems Ancient and Modern.
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