Elisha Saw! Poem by William Chaplar

Elijah told Elisha that he had to go away.
The Lord sent him to Bethel, so he told his friend to stay.
But Elisha let him know their parting would not come to be.
"As the Lord and thy soul liveth, " he said, "I will not leave thee."
So they went to Bethel where Elisha heard some prophets say,
"The Lord is going to take your master from you on this day."
"I know this, " said Elisha, "so don't speak of it to me."
And two more times would he reject his master's selfless plea.
Then when they reached the Jordan River, everyone around
Watched Elijah part the waters and the two cross on dry ground.
Once they had crossed, Elijah—to Elisha—turned to say,
"What can I do for you before the Lord takes me away? "
To which Elisha did reply, "Please, Master, have a care.
I ask that, of your spirit, you give me a double share."
Elijah told Elisha, "My friend, this I cannot do.
For what you ask of me, the Lord alone can give to you.
But if you see me when the Lord's whirlwind takes me away,
Then you'll receive the blessing that you've asked of me today."
So when the chariot of fire from God came to the ground,
And Elijah and Elisha stood with fire all around,
Elijah went to Heaven and Elisha stood in awe.
For his request would be fulfilled; you see, Elisha saw!