Dr John Celes Poems

The Jews Defend Themselves:

On thirteenth day of Adar month,
Jews carried out the King’s order;
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What Message Does The Story Convey?

God chooses Mordacai, an upright Jew,
Who brings up Esther, related by blood;
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A life of piety and fortitude;
A life of sacrifice and prayer;
A life of suffering, self-denial and solitude;
A life without lucre and luxuries;
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Boaz Will Redeem Ruth:

Then Naomi told Ruth one day,
‘Should I not seek security
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A month has gone off rather fast;
Our sister Clemencia's no more;
The spinster's voice - now thing of past;
She entered heaven's door!
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The world we know is teachers' made;
The knowledge gained can never fade;
The wisdom taught can't be repaid;
If not for them, we stay less weighed!
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Retirement's the time to leave
Some things you did for long;
And do those things you couldn't find time,
And sing your lifetime's song!
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When as a child, we never knew
That childhood was in life, the best;
And so, we went on, on and on,
In search of better times in vain.
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The world of children seems so heavenly;
It does not matter whether girl or boy;
In all the things they do, they look so cute;
An air of innocence enshrouds this stage.
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Protect me, Lord, for I have come to Thee,
For shelter and protection against my foes;
And righteousness endangered finally,
Amidst my earthly travail, and my woes.
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