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Is the Lord Just a Scarecrow

Is the Lord just a scarecrow watching over my fields Is He no more than a guard dog springing from his heels Nay the Lord is my shepherd I am His treasure With love He watches over me Tenderly guards my family

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/16/2023 8:07:00 PM

Congratulations on Making the top 100 best new poems list. 10/2023 I had not seen this before. I know your respect and love of Alveinu Malkeinu! And your children, too Bas Noa’ch, Pangie

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/17/2023 1:53:00 AM

Yes, we both are near the bottom in the of The Aquamarine sea of The Best .picture us as two beautiful fish, swimming in humility , in gratitude, and celebration! Mazel Tov, my friend. Pangie xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/16/2023 8:49:00 PM

Gosh, so sweet of you to notice. Someone told me that this poem is near the bottom of the list somewhere. Scarecrow must have had the straw scared out of him. ~ Cowardly Lion

Deb M

Date: 10/12/2023 11:01:00 AM

Aww BB….you have such a good loving heart…..dont tell anyone l said that hehe! I love this heartfelt poem….Debx

Deb M
Date: 10/17/2023 12:19:00 PM

Hehe….you crazy BB!!! Debx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/16/2023 8:51:00 PM

I shall not breathe one word to anyone... HEY SOUPERS!!! HAVE I GOT YOUR ATTENTION NOW? WANNA HEAR WHAT DEB M SAID... Far be it from me to ever gossip or carry tales...

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/12/2023 9:43:00 AM

So sweet and full of love. I enjoyed reading it this morning. Thank you gw. :)

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/11/2023 10:54:00 PM

Gershon, this is a fave. You and your precious family are a treasure.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/16/2023 8:54:00 PM

BJ, your fave is much appreciated. Thank you for your kind words. Bliss and Bounty, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/11/2023 8:16:00 PM

The Lord is not at our beck and call, nor inactive as you have said via metaphor. Indeed, He is our Shepherd and tenderly guards. I’m sure your heart is raw from the happenings in Israel. I’ve prayed that God will intervene, and set the captives free. Hugs:)

The Situation

Date: 10/11/2023 7:13:00 PM

So much more you can do with this. It's just a good start.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/11/2023 7:45:00 PM

Dear Situation, The word 'just' does not belong in your comment. 'It's a good start' would have been fine... Poetry Soup is a site for 'encouragement and growth,' for 'positivity,' as the instructions for posting comments state. Please adhere to those instructions, or else please do not continue to comment on my poems. ~ gw

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/11/2023 3:43:00 PM

So true Gershon. The Lord is the scarecrow, the shepherd, and the very field we stand upon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/11/2023 7:46:00 PM

Surely Ubiquitous, as well as Omnipotent and Omniscient.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/11/2023 4:25:00 AM

beautifully said, Gershon. I was impressed with your metaphorical use of 'scarecrow.' I love the uplifting way your poem ended. I agree. He lovingly and tenderly watches over us too. I think I may have to fav this one :-)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/11/2023 7:47:00 PM

I appreciate the fave, Sara. Always an honor to get one. Thank you! ~ Gershon

Sam Scott

Date: 10/11/2023 12:27:00 AM

I love the idea of an active God, not a passive one - thanks for articulating this, Gershon - very deep in it's apparent simplicity :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/11/2023 8:06:00 PM

Thanks for finding some depth in this one, Sam. ~ Simple Wolf

Karen Jones

Date: 10/10/2023 10:56:00 PM

I am sure someone asks this question daily. And I agree He is my Shepard too!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/11/2023 8:08:00 PM

I'm flocking to Him too, Karen...