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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE WARMING PAN; ABISHAG, by NATHALIA CRANE First Line: When age had david stricken Last Line: Is certain of her fame. Subject(s): Abishag (bible); David (d. 962 B.c.); Women In The Bible | |||
When age had David stricken They brought to him a maid, And there's no use denying That she was all afraid. They chose her for her beauty -- A Shunammite and dark -- To carry on a custom Much older than the Ark. 'Twas thought the king was freezing -- Or so the story ran -- And thus was picked that damsel To be a warming pan. They robed her as a princess, She wore a diadem; They led her to that chamber In old Jerusalem. * * * * * The prophet got a mention For work at Ajalon; The Queen of Sheba headlined Her thoughts of Solomon. Whene'er the scribes are busy They barely give the name, But Abishag of Shunem Is certain of her fame. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...OUR LORD AND OUR LADY by HILAIRE BELLOC PLASTIC BEATITUDE by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR A SONG OF MARY by LUCILLE CLIFTON ISLAND MARY by LUCILLE CLIFTON MARY'S DREAM by LUCILLE CLIFTON NAOMI WATCHES AS RUTH SLEEPS by LUCILLE CLIFTON THE ASTROLOGER PREDICTS AT MARY'S BIRTH by LUCILLE CLIFTON |
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