Poetry: Acrostics inspired by the Bible - by Rick Bavera

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by Rick Bavera

Created on: November 04, 2010 Last Updated: November 08, 2010

Zealous tax collector, enriching his pockets
And those of Rome.
Careful to fulfill his obligations
Careful to learn and invest.
Hated by his countrymen,
Looked down upon for his stature as well.
Enduring ridicule,
Up the sycamore tree he climbed-
Salvation came to his house that day.

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Joy abounds, within God's mighty love.
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Bear unto me a fruitful knowledge;
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