When age had David stricken They brought to him a maid, And there's no use denying That she was all afraid. They chose her for her beauty -- A Shunammite and dark -- To carry on a custom Much older than the Ark. 'Twas thought the king was freezing -- Or so the story ran -- And thus was picked that damsel To be a warming pan. They robed her as a princess, She wore a diadem; They led her to that chamber In old Jerusalem. * * * * * The prophet got a mention For work at Ajalon; The Queen of Sheba headlined Her thoughts of Solomon. Whene'er the scribes are busy They barely give the name, But Abishag of Shunem Is certain of her fame. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE STORY OF URIAH by RUDYARD KIPLING A COAT by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS FROST-WORK by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH |