King David the Giant Killer
He gathered five stones for the fight of his life
David was a shepherd anointed to be king
young and handsome against Goliath a giant, boastful and loud he spoke with so much venom
in despair everyone ran away all was lost helpless
friends and foe alike took one look at David and laughed
David’s faith no turning back
God’s promise is all that remained, evil was smug
looked bad for him man's armour was wrong
it was like carrying the weight of the world
Death smiles impatiently waiting for anyone someone
to be released from their earthly costume
He ran to do battle to be written for you and me
Goliath wore sword spear and javelin a fearful sight for a fight
along the way David picked up five smooth stones
putting one in his sling always looking to the heavens
meanwhile Goliath swore with contempt
his words drew a painting of sorts
the results of his handiwork on David
With no human armour but belief
without hesitation faith as his weapon
David’s stone left his sling and the Giant was silenced
The enemy was be-headed by a shepherd, faith,
a smooth stone and God's promise.
Frank Black Blacharczyk
1 Samuel 17
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