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Modern Version Psalm 23 Poetry Contest-The Lord Is My Muse

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Poem written and submitted for "Modern Version Psalm 23 Poetry Contest,

Miranda Hawley, sponsor 4/27/2024

According to Jung, “The creative urge lives and grows in a person like a tree in the earth from which it draws its nourishment. We would do well, therefore, to think of the creative process as a living thing implanted in the human psyche. In the language of analytical psychology this living thing is an autonomous complex. It is a split-off portion of the psyche, which leads a life of its own outside the hierarchy of consciousness.” No wonder we sometimes reel in amazement after producing a piece of writing!”
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The Lord is my muse; I shall not despair. He giveth me inspiration; he leadeth me to magical waters. He restoreth my creativity; he float-eth ideas in my brain, for poetry’s sake. Although I write in the early morning hours and darkness of night, I will remain tireless; for thou art with me; thy energy and enthusiasm comfort me. We traverse the night together, endlessly seeking the stars. Thou anointest me with metaphors, rhymes, and alliterations; my imagination runneth over. Surely effortlessly flowing words shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will write in the house of his spirit forever.

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Date: 4/29/2024 12:36:00 AM
Hi Sara, The Psalms of David were always my favorite part of the Bible as a child. If the 23rd Psalm was ever in need of a rewrite, this is a lovely version. Best wishes in your contest.
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Date: 4/27/2024 9:29:00 PM
Psalms speak of beauty; so does yours. Praise the Lord! ~ Gershon
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/28/2024 4:15:00 AM
oh wow! Thank you, Gershon! Your words mean a great deal to me. Enjoy your Sunday, Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 6:39:00 PM
That’s a marvellous modern version of Psalm 23 Sara, well done… Beryl
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/28/2024 4:14:00 AM
awwww! Thank you, Beryl. You're so kind. Have a splendid Sunday, hugs Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 3:39:00 PM
I agree with this and it completely reaches me. So perfect. A Fave for me :)
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/28/2024 4:13:00 AM
thank you, Heidi. Glad my 'new' versions reached you. I'm humbly grateful for your Fave...means a great deal to me. Have a splendid Sunday, hugs, Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 12:46:00 PM
Wow thinking of muse was such a a great way to go. I can't even think what modern thing to go with!! My electrician? Haha
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 2:46:00 PM
thank you, Andrea, for your encouraging comments. I struggled for a few days trying to think of a 'modern' thing. Finally, the answer literally 'came to me' while I was walking the other morning. So often my creativity is ignited in the fresh air. Have a pleasant evening...I'm sure you'll come up with something with which to write :-)
Date: 4/27/2024 10:56:00 AM
Nice. Well penned.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 2:44:00 PM
ahhh, thank you Jay! I appreciate your visit and kind words. Wishing you a lovely evening, Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 10:38:00 AM
Beautifully written Sara, love your version. Just back from my travels again, I can't keep still hope you're keeping well. Enjoy your weekend. Tom PS, soup mail
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 2:44:00 PM
thank you, Tom, for appreciating my version of the Psalm 23. I envy you being able to travel as you do...will check soup mail in a bit....have a pleasant evening, Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 8:22:00 AM
Beautiful!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 2:43:00 PM
thanks so much, Kim! hope you're having a pleasant Saturday, hugs, Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 7:51:00 AM
An inspiring poem, my friend. You have such wonderful creativity and talent. Good luck in this contest, Sara.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 2:42:00 PM
awww, thank you Jerry! I'm grateful for your visit and for your wonderful, complimentary words. They mean a lot to me, truly. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 7:26:00 AM
Beautiful, inspiring love it : )
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 2:41:00 PM
awww, thank you, Stephan! Your complimentary words mean a great deal to me. Enjoy your evening, Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 6:57:00 AM
Sara, I'm no longer writing for contests, but after reading your entry, I had to read the instructions for this one. I give you credit for acknowledging the Lord instead of a so-called muse that some poets feel is responsible for their creative writing. My best wishes for its recognition.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 2:40:00 PM
aww, thank you, Lin, for reading my poem as well as the contest instructions. I'm grateful for your appreciation of my acknowledgement of God instead of my muse. I struggled with this one and saw the contest as a challenge...a way to experiment. Wishing you a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

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