Deborah

In days of old, she stood proud and tall Blessed among women who heard the call Held the Scales of Justice in each hand Prophetess of Israel's threatened land Stood above the high status of men Led Barak's fierce battle there and then Triumph by a woman was declared No other person's feat has compared Passed judgements beneath a date palm tree Woman of status, men bent the knee Hear songs of wisdom that bear her name Scribed in the biblical hall of fame

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/5/2023 11:09:00 AM

Wonderfully written WJ! I especially love your creative final line! Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you!

W J Clarke
Date: 7/8/2023 2:37:00 PM

Thank you Sam for your comments and encouragement - they are very much appreciated:-)

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/4/2023 8:49:00 PM

Fantastic rendering of Deborah's story! I enjoyed this very much! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M

W J Clarke
Date: 7/8/2023 2:35:00 PM

Thank you very much, Kim. Your comments are very much appreciated:-)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/3/2023 12:39:00 AM

A unique writing on a unique person in the Bible. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

W J Clarke
Date: 7/3/2023 5:38:00 AM

Thank you very much Christuraj. Always a pleasure to get a compliment from you. Congratulations on your placement as well:-)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/2/2023 11:47:00 PM

Deborah was a bold woman and judge of her times, Clarke, I like how you presented her story beautifully, congratulations on top win:)

W J Clarke
Date: 7/3/2023 5:35:00 AM

Thank you very much Jo for your compliment and for my placement. I really enjoyed writing about a prominent female figure in the Bible. Thank you for hosting :-)