From the hidden to the revealed Esther then and Esther now

Esther wrapped in silk and trembling faith—
Yet stronger than the king’s unwanted embrace

“For such a time as this” Her courage crossed the Scepters hiss This moment Her legacy would not let her miss

Choosing her people over comfort and place 
Her voice grew loud with a power and grace

And now— a different time yet here she stands

Now she is Israel standing strong and brave Our Daughters keep our soil sacred and safe

Young women with steady hands and eyes—
Guardians over our children’s lives

Like Esther, they do not seek the scepter and sword— But they carry it when they must defend the world

To shield all from evil 
To stand against dark To guard like Esther and leave their mark

And the fragile thread of humanity It wavers and wains and Struggles to be set free

Oh our Esther’s today, Courage wears many faces—

A crown in a palace- A helmet beneath desert stars- A safe room under the stairs—

Yet our hearts are the same- We rise when history calls And we stand tall

Even when afraid Even when it’s dark Even when sirens blast Even when the present seems too much like the past

Oh our Esther’s today- Courage wears many faces and yours shines so bright

© The Times of Israel (Blogs)