RUTH AND BOAZ: A SECOND TIME AROUND LOVE STORY
A SECOND TIME AROUND LOVE STORY (Ruth) Naomi lost her husband, While living in a foreign land. A decade later she lost her sons; It wasn’t the life she had planned. She was left with Orpah and Ruth, Her loving daughters-in-law. She wanted what was best for them, So she made the choice to withdraw. Naomi got word from her homeland, That there was abundant food. She decided to join her people, Though she still continued to brood. Both girls wanted to join her, Though her home to them would be strange. Naomi insisted they stay in their land, They were too young to make a change. So Orpah kissed Ruth and Naomi good-bye, And to Moab, her home, she returned. But Ruth could not leave Naomi, For her safety she was concerned. Where you go, I will go, she said, And where you stay I’ll stay. Your people shall be my people, And your God I will obey. Where you die I will die; You will always have my heart. Be assured I will