23rd
“The Lord is my Shepherd”
Unless there’s somewhere I want to go
I pretend I’m seeking guidance
Yet my pace doesn’t slow.
“I Shall not want”
But really I know that isn’t true
My appetites are plenty
and I crave what is new
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:”
Still I am so quick to rise
My Father resides in Heaven
Why do I choose the prince of lies.
“He leadeth me beside the still waters.”
From which I should drink
My soul cries out to be quenched
But it’s blocked by the things I think.
“He restoreith my soul:
So why do I stray
Just a foolish sheep
Who wants to go my own way
“he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.”
I’m willfully foolish
with each step that I take
“Yea though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death.
I will fear no evil:”
As I take in each breath.
“for Thou art with me;”
You haven’t let me go
By softening my heart
you free me to grow
“Thy Rod and thy staff they comfort me”
I no longer fear your correction
Yours is an abiding Love
I’m under your protection
“Thou preparest a table before me
In the presence of my enemies:”
They cannot harm me
I’m as safe as a summer breeze
“Thou anointest my head with oil:
My cup runneth over.”
I no longer seek foolish things
With You I walk among clover
“Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me
all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.”
Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2021
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