Into the den
Two foot-trails, lion and man.
Man's only outward.
One spear in the battle
An imposing Egyptian's; the staff-wielder
Turned it against him.
Thus Benaiah could lear
The runners,
And the king's guard.
Such a man would,
To a usurper,
Be a reject.
Such a man could be
Partner in action
To a priest and a prophet.
Such a man could partner
With a priest and prophet
To enthrone a king.
And in a fresh kingdom,
Freed from Joab's reproach,
Lead the king's host.
17 August 2024
Doha
I didn't want to be in Doha; my flight from Edinbugh to Doha was delayed, and I was stuck there for about eighteen hours.
Your poem is beautiful, and although waiting is frustrating, you certainly made good us of your time. I so enjoyed your photos, David.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!