Dear Shepherd

Feeling uneasy as I let myself graze,
On the mountains I'd anxiously gaze. 
The shrubs are long enough to indulge the creepers 
And I dread the wicked hunters
Dear shepherd, where hast thou gone
Let me not be preyed on
Has thou fallen asleep? 
Do you not dream of your troubled sheep? 
I cannot parry their sharp claws
Nor repel their heavy paws 
I'd never see the bullets coming
Nor the crawlers stalking
I thought you'd be my David 
Like you swore and promised
That you'd slay the hunting lions
And lead me through the wolves' canyon
Hast thou left me for throne of kingship? 
Art thou tired of my companionship? 
Do not neglect the caws in the sky
Nor ignore my bleat, it's a cry. 
Tho' I'm safe yet
I could already be a target, 
For my age is still young
And those carnivores are just too strong
For me to run farther and faster enough
And evade the hiding wolf. 

   So dear shepherd
   Come rescue me from my foe
   Grab thy bow and arrow
   Thou art my only hero I know
   Come save my haunted soul 
   My dear shepherd.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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August 24, 2020 at 11:29 PM
Hi Tobi. Your philosophical poems in simple tangible expression will find home, a place here for your unique and lovely expression.
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