by Faith Brown
The story of Purim was never a mystery
It’s an important chapter in Jewish history
Some parts are more frightening than confronting a gorilla
Each detail written down in a scroll called “The Megillah.”
It started with Vashti, the dutiful queen
The king felt her beauty deserved to be seen
Invitations were sent for a royal party
Where wine would be served, plus a meal that was hearty.
Brave Vashti, the queen, refused to bow down
and attend the king’s party wearing only her crown!
On hearing the news, the people did cry
When King Achashueros bid Queen Vashti “Goodbye!”
Next came the beauty contest, the part we all know
The king chose a maiden named Esther with a radiant glow
Enter Haman, the villain, determined to kill all the Jews
His evil decree was posted and all Shushan heard the terrible news.
Queen Esther in the palace sat alone and prayed
And with good advice from Mordechai, the sentence was delayed
Evil Haman was hanged on the gallows that he made
The Jewish people of Persia were no longer afraid.
Let’s celebrate with “graggers” our enemy’s defeat
It’s Adar, be happy, have a “hamantash” … let’s eat!
