Contemplations

God appeared to King Solomon, Within a dream at night. He said He’d grant him any wish, Whether riches, power or might. Solomon’s answer was instant; It was not of himself that he thought. He wanted to rule his people well, So wisdom was all he sought. Solomon’s wish was granted, For God was pleased indeed. He gave him riches and power, too, And wisdom no one could exceed. Two women came to him one day, To speak with him face to face. They were having an argument, And asked him to judge their case. The women had each bore a baby, Then one night while they were asleep, The one rolled over on hers, For she was sleeping so deep. She later switched the two children, When she found her baby was dead. But the real mother knew the child she bore, Was not the one in her bed. After hearing each woman’s story, Solomon knew just what to do. He asked that a sword be brought to him, So the child could be cut in two. Since t