ESTHER

  

Esther

In Persia’s court King Xerxes reigned

His feast was grand his wealth was gained

But Queen Vashti refused his call

So crown was lost & pride did fall

A search began for maidens fair

& Esther found the royal chair

Her beauty shone her grace was sweet

She rose to sit on royal seat

But hidden deep her secret stayed

Her people’s name she never laid

Her cousin Mordecai was wise

He warned her well & watched with eyes

Then Haman rose with hateful pride

He schemed to see the Jews all die

The king was tricked his law was sealed

The fate of many was revealed

Yet Esther stood with courage strong

She risked her life to right the wrong

She sought the king with humble tone

& asked him spare her people’s own

A banquet set the plan was laid

The truth of Haman soon displayed

The king enraged decreed his fall

He hung on gallows built so tall

Then Mordecai received the ring

He ruled with justice near the king

A new decree gave Jews the right

To stand with strength & win the fight

The day arrived their foes were crushed

The power of God through courage rushed

They turned their mourning into cheer

& birthed the feast of Purim here

Thus Esther’s tale with wisdom clear

Shows God’s strong hand is always near

Though hidden deep He guides each choice

& saves His people by His voice