(Chipping Rocks)

Freeing slaves of Egypt,
Moses and Aaron lead
through the valley
of mount Sinai it's said
Moses knew the people
needed to be given hope,
so he contemplated and prayed
as the folk despaired and strayed.
inspiration struck like a bolt
so alone, up the mountain he climbed
communing with God in mind and heart
he composed the Laws of God for Man
40 days and 40 nights he labored to finish.
when he was done he carried those tablets down.
what should he find at journeys end?
The people worshiping false gods, making sacrifice!
In his anger he threw down the tablets
with a crack of thunder they broke.
The people were frightened, "fear not" said Moses
"I shall go back up and beg His forgiveness."
Again Moses went back to receive the laws of God.
40 days and 40 nights passed, at their close
Moses greeted the people with two new stone tablets.
Aaron asked his brother, "why did it takes so long?
did God have to tell you everything all over again?"
to which Moses replied, "I'm not that stupid that I needed telling twice.
No, I was up there, with hammer and chisel chipping rocks!"