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Saturday, September 26, 2015

Two Mites II

For my revision, I changed up a few of the lines that felt awkward. I realized that the word Jerusalem is probably one of those words that just doesn't go in a sonnet, so I took it out completely. I also changed the last two lines to both fix the iambic pentameter and make them more clear. If there's any other problems (especially with the meter) please let me know!

Two Mites
An Imitation of Mark 12:41-44

A widow once in ancient Israel
Went forth with all she had to pay her tithe.
Though she was poor, she pleased the Master well,
Unlike the rich fit for the devil’s scythe,
Whose wealth they gave displayed for all to see.
Not one of these great men who never missed
A single coin of all they gave so free,
Would ever have the faith to be so blessed
As was this humble daughter of the Son
Who gave two coins with love sincere
For God, for Him, her Lord, the Holy One
Whose faultless life would pay our ransom dear.
Today we hold in hand two mites and more
To give us wealth or let our hearts be poor.