Psalm 23 - Modern Version


The Lord is my Poet
I shall not fret

He notes me down in white sheets of paper
He rhymes my life at all times

He holds the pen
He writes a new song in my heart
For His glory's sake

Yea, though I go through the 
valley of the shadow of blankness
I will not be afraid
For You are with me, 
Your pen and Your ink, they comfort me

You prepare a poem for me
in the presence of my friends
You anoint my head with ink;
My paper runs over, 

Surely lyrics and songs shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will be held in the hand of the Lord
Forever
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Hawley Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM
First of all let me say that your entry was my favorite one. Congrats on your win in my contest.
Roberts Avatar
April 26, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Love it
Buhagiar Avatar
April 26, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Wonderful write of the Psalm. You wonderfully imitate the old style. Best for a win.
Scott Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Wow. What a brilliant idea. I am a little jealous that you got there first, Joanna ;) but I have to applaud your inventive, biblically poetic rendition of one of the most well known psalms. It amuses, represents, encourages and respects all in one. Gonna fave and must become the 'Poet's Prayer'. Bless you, Sam :) x
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Hello Jaonna Daniel, This is very clever. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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