I Am Called Ruth
I am called Ruth, Ruth was my first
since then I have been hailed and cursed
by other names. This one is couth;
Ruth was my first, I am called Ruth.
The name means love, it's biblical
like the Ruth therein - merciful.
Never letting push come to shove,
it's biblical; the name means love.
I'm not ruthless, I forgive flaws,
straightforward, I want no applause,
precluding guile, daring kindness,
I forgive flaws, I'n not ruthless.
I have a hope in this brief life
to live my name in joy, in strife,
to show God's love, to help folks cope.
In this brief life, I have a hope.
Copyright © Reason A. Poteet | Year Posted 2024
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