EVERY SILVER LINING HAS A CLOUD

EVERY SILVER LINING HAS A CLOUD

(Genesis 39)

Joseph’s life took a positive turn,

While working as Potiphar’s slave.

He won the respect of his master,

For the faithful service he gave.

But his silver lining still had a cloud,

For eventually things got worse.

His master’s wife told a lie on him,

Then at Joseph her husband would curse.

She said he forced himself on her,

Tho’ it was the other way ‘round.

Joseph was totally innocent,

Yet “Guilty” he was found.

He was put in a prisoner’s cell,

With several other men.

There he was treated terribly,

Though he was without sin.

Joseph began to interpret the dreams,

Of Pharoah’s employees in jail.

He asked the freed men to mention his gift,

They promised they would without fail.

But promises are only words,

And tho’ this one they could fulfill.

There was nothing in it for them,

So Pharoah’s employees kept still.

When Pharoah himself dreamed dreams,

The employees had sudden recall.

Joseph’s knowledge impressed the ruler,

Who then made him second over all.

Becky Wall

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