Solomon and the Seven Gifts
Solomon possessed a gift
'Wisdom' was her name
He courted her most graciously
And soon her sisters came.
When 'understanding' raised her head
Solomon was there
And wisely let her lead the way
To things both rich and rare.
'Knowledge' seemed a burden
She was so vast and wide
He shared her with his heads of state
And all were satisfied.
'Discernment' spoke so softly
Sometimes t'was hard to hear
Her words were like the finest gold
T'was wise to keep her close; he held her very dear.
'Healing' caught him by surprise
She just showed up one day
"Because you sought the kingdom first
I'm yours, your gift to stay."
Diverse was she who 'speaks in tongues'
But Solomon was wise
And all that she revealed to him
He quickly analyzed.
The last to come was 'Prophecy'
In visions sure and true
And dreams of futuristic things
She showed him all things new.
"These seven gifts," said Solomon
Have answered all my 'whys'
What looked to me like vanity
I see with better eyes.
RETA PRUITT
August 29, 2016
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