Dinah's Lament - Genesis Chapter 34 Poem

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In Canaan's land, Dinah roamed
A daughter of Jacob, far from home
She caught the eye of Shechem, a prince
But their love, a tale that would soon convince
Shechem, smitten, sought her hand
But Dinah's honor, a precious stand
He took her, against her will
A violent act, that brought much ill
Her brothers, furious, heard the news
They plotted vengeance, their hearts did bruise
They struck a deal with Shechem's clan
Deception loomed, a vengeful plan
They said, "Agree to circumcision's rite
And we will give you Dinah's light."
But as the men recovered from the pain
Dinah's brothers, with bloodstained stain
They slaughtered them, a ruthless act
Retaliation, with vicious impact
They plundered Shechem, took their spoils
But Jacob worried, his heart in toils
He feared reprisal, from neighboring kin
For his sons' actions, so full of sin
Dinah's honor, now tainted by shame
Her brothers' actions, a tainted claim
Genesis 34, a tale of grief
Of violence, vengeance, beyond belief
A story of consequences, dark and stark
Of a sister's sorrow, in a world so stark.