Joseph Of Dreams

A poem about Joseph who had dreams and revelations in the Bible

Oh you dearest son of Israel

Your father cherished you that day

By giving you a long colorful gown

Your brothers got jealous, they wanted you to go away

but they didn't know about your wisdom

that you'd be promoted in Egypt's kingdom

from a slave to become a counselor of crown

God gave you a gift to see

omen dreams

it made you shine like sun beams

you saw other sheaves bowing yours

and the sun, moon and stars from heaven's doors

You shone angelic light of beauty

God blessed you to succeed in your duty

Your brothers turned you down by deceit

but you survived because of your humble belief

Woman's lust and lie led you into jail

Even there in your purity you didn't fail

Then the baker and bartender had dreams

You could interpret their minds' streams

God opened your cage for power and freedom

And the pharaoh asked you to interpret his

and you became the prince of Egypt like this

daughter of high priest gave you two boys

and you brought to Egypt endless joy

By your blessing they survived from hunger and war

their glory wasn't wounded with any scars

and your family was to know your destiny

Israel blessed you and your sons

then he passed away

and in this glorious land

your brothers were allowed to stay

They became loyal to your hand

You loved your enemies like Christ

and you saved many people's lives

Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. BY: EyesLikeBlues

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