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Epigraph:  Such huge sadness, then David learned the baby died.  Grief is over.  Life goes on.  Always amazing to me.
At this point, David called the shots on anything, everything except his baby's life.
Interesting.

I like the repetition in S. 2 , esp. line 4 

I don't know how many readers will get S 3, lines 1 & 2, but the Bible students will.  

Last line:  outstanding

I like the depth of the poem.

Monologue.  Thank you.

I love this so much! Seems like such a timely poem with the unrest and voting year, but the poem will be timeless too. Well done! I can't think of any criticism. It worked for me.

After reading Rene's comment, I too thought of the unrest in the country, maybe on my first reading.

I had to look up the scripture, of course.  

That brought the bigger picture to mind.

Reading this familiar story, I too have always been troubled by David's quick acceptance that his prayers could not save the child. It's one of those times when it seems the innocent party has paid for the sins of someone else. Perhaps a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of innocence.  Your last line recalls the old saying, "Heavy is the head that wears the crown." It does bring to mind that there are those who want the glory  prestige, honor; but don't want nor have any talent for leadership. I'm always impressed with your ending twist that catches me and solidifies the truth in one turn of words.

Anna

Welcome to the forum.  I am SOOOOO happy.

Thanks for the kudos.

Todd