NINIVEH THE GREAT

poem by: Fadrian Bartley
Written on Jan 22, 2018

A great and powerful city once known
By the name of niniveh tremendously grown
Characteristically was it affluent 
That its very name was of strong influence

Across the sea into the west 
From the hand of god this city was blessed 
Glamour, pride, beauty, and power
Ruled their heart then all became sour

Seeds of sins began to germinate
The laws of righteousness fail to demonstrate
Wicked deeds upon their soul it feeds
With all the unlawful desires the king will agreed

Idolatry became the tower of babel
Throwing babies into fire they seize to rebel
The nobles condemn through corrupt laws
And the cries of innocent echoed through dungeon walls

From a distant land a stranger approach
To warn great niniveh of their drastic reproach
The hope of righteousness met their faith
And niniveh the powerful remains the great 

 

Tags: Love, Faith, Inspirational, Encouraging, Hope,

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Ari J commented on Jan 22, 2018 at 10:09am
I like this
Frank Hornby . commented on Jan 22, 2018 at 11:12am
No matter how powerful a city...or an empire.........nothing lasts forever.......
Reeves commented on Jan 24, 2018 at 1:04am
Good - however, watch grammar ie. 'the king will agreed.' ?
Christopher Russon commented on Jan 24, 2018 at 2:58pm
And they were a powerful force indeed Jonah had his work cut out trying to get The Ninevites to change their course .they were ruthless indeed.never the less some Turned to serving the lord.the others got destroyed as Jonah fortold.
Christopher Russon commented on Jan 24, 2018 at 3:00pm
Sorry forgot to say well written poem.

 

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