Joseph Looks Forward Comments

hey, daniel! taking time to visit your newest this morning. interesting that you take up this story in your verse. in part because i mentioned joseph in zoom conversation with church friends yesterday. the so-human stories of the patriarchs and their families is why genesis is my favorite bible book. may we also continually pray to be God's instruments. -glen

I pray that God helps me value the leper at my gate that perhaps my self-satisfaction bars as unworthy in spite of the leper’s desperate need for a few scraps of food from my plate, for sanctuary. Too often Daniel, I think this is more our world, less God's world, that not one of us live in God's will, even Joseph, who Christ suggests needs God's Grace as much as you or I. Nicht wahr? A thoughtful, lovely poem! Be blessed!

and saw the light fall out of his eyes as his body slumped. And Joseph sleeps in Abraham's bosom... And GENESIS closes in calm and confidence...

The theology, epics, folklores...etc are the rich source for poetry inspiration, meanwhile Brick makes some good effort to rewrite them in different ways according to his creativity idea, here the poem move forward and backward to find the best way to express itself in the unique form Hermeneutically, in order to stay open for long period of time and give multiple meaning and interpretations at the same time.. Excellent and onto my fav list with a big 10++

The end came quietly during a time of prosperity. Joseph reclined on a couch with sweet incense swirling

" Joseph laughed as he told stories in his brothers' company, with.." God's day is ever beautiful and we feel God's presence in many ways. Death brings sorrow and emotion. Every person should be good in life so that he can be remembered by people for long. This poem is amazingly penned....10