Sunday Scribblings has the prompt ‘Treasure’.
Treasure
Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her price is far above rubies.
Proverbs 31:10
Rubies are a most valued stone
With a place in any pirate’s treasure;
Salome’s navel harboured one
Which added to her pleasure.
The Bible tells us clearly that,
Despite what’s said by jewellers Tiffany,
A virtuous woman is worth more than rubies
But is silent on how many.
Being virtuous is an honourable thing,
Not startling so, but nice;
But if you want good value for your rubies:
Virtuosity will fetch a higher price.
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© 2012 J Cosmo Newbery
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I wonder whether virtuous and virtuosity are really connected? Same root but subtle difference in meaning. Trouble is I can't be serious commenting about this all the while I am imagining Salome dancing with a ruby in her navel. That really dragged me in and my sensible comment disappeared.
ReplyDeleteYeah, that's my excuse too.
ReplyDeleteI like the silence of how many..very clever..maybe we should always keep 'our price' close to our chest..so to speak..jae
ReplyDeleteYou really made Salome dance in my mind :-)
ReplyDeleteNicely done :)
ReplyDeleteA clever, cavorting play with words, much like Salome's dancing. I loved this... and the lesson it shares!
ReplyDeletedon't think I've read you before, but I love rhymes and clever word play, and you do both so very well....
ReplyDeleteVirtuosity is a useful tool for many of life situations.
ReplyDeleteNow I know why you wanted the sceptre, it was for the ruby stuck in the end. Good word play!
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