The hoopoe

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From Rumi the Mystic Poet

Hello, dear hoopoe!
You will serve as our leader;
King Solomon entrusted you
to relay messages between
His court and distant Sheba’s lovely queen.
He knew your language
and you knew his heart
As his close confidant you learnt the art
Of holding demons captive underground,
And for these valiant exploits you were hereby crowned.