Reconciled Twins

Esau came from the womb first,
Jacob was born a few moments later.
Esau sold his first-born birthright,
Jacob became a much hated traitor!

Esau became bitter toward Jacob,
With revenge he was constantly driven.
Jacob sought forgiveness from his God and twin brother,
To him a new name would soon be given.

The years for both quickly passed,
Forgiven Jacob was given the new name, Israel.
Year by year, God softened Esau's heart,
With love's heart-penetrating chisel.

To reconcile with his brother, Esau
Jacob, now Israel, offered exceedingly much.
Esau, first rejected Jacob's gifts,
Later, he accepted, extending a forgiving touch.

Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah,
God graciously blessed these reconciled twins.
For Israel and The Palestinians,
May such reconciliation happen again!