Miranda Hawley Poet Free verse

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 I've been thinking about how to modernize the 23rd Psalm for awhile now.  I used the NKJV for the 23 Psalm as my spring board.  I bounced this poem off my husband's head too, taking into account his suggestions.

Psalm 23 Passengers Edition

The Lord is my driver
I will not crash.
He buckles me the front seat of my road car.
He drives me on back roads,
He maintains my vehicle. 
He leads me on the direct routes
For time saving sake.
Even though I ride on the narrow back alleys,
I will feel brave,
because He drives me.
The window and door protect me.
We travel on snow and ice covered roads in safety.
You add the lubricant  to my engine.
My eyes see country.
Surely clear roads and safe trips will be my lot.
All the trips that I take.
And I will ride shotgun in His car 
Forever!

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Crystol Woods April 30, 2024 at 1:47 PM Oh how inventive! Love this idea and your example is great. I think I'll give it a go! Thank you for the inspiration! Crystol Woods May 23, 2024 at 12:47 PM That's the best way to do it! Thank you for a lovely contest and challenge! I enjoyed this so much! Miranda Hawley April 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM Best luck with whatever entry you enter into this contest, I judge blindly meaning I've really no idea who entered what.

Paula Goldsmith April 23, 2024 at 8:33 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful/creative write. Great Picture... I love the 23 Psalm. You did a great job here. Have a blessed day writing away............... Miranda Hawley April 30, 2024 at 2:29 PM Thank you!

Lin Lane September 25, 2023 at 2:36 AM Very cleverly written, Miranda. Scriptural poetry! Miranda Hawley September 25, 2023 at 6:14 AM Thank you for the comment.

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2023 at 10:27 AM So interesting, Miranda. Cool creativity. I also just learned that "The Situation"is a taxi driver! Miranda Hawley September 10, 2023 at 11:08 AM Glad you like this one. :D

The Situation September 5, 2023 at 6:56 PM From a Taxi driver I like this. Miranda Hawley September 5, 2023 at 7:06 PM I am glad you can relate to this, and glad you like this. My husband is a truck driver so that is where I got the idea for this.

Bill Baker August 15, 2023 at 2:29 PM I enjoyed your creative poetry today, Miranda. Have a great week, my friend. Bill Miranda Hawley August 15, 2023 at 3:51 PM Thank you for that; I am glad you liked this one.

Gordon Mcconnell August 8, 2023 at 12:19 PM This is really inspiring piece Miranda, with such good imagery and insightfulness. Take care,Gordon Miranda Hawley August 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM Thank you for that. My husband is a truck driver and I got his input into this.

Linda Alice Fowler August 2, 2023 at 5:52 PM Amen sister. :) Miranda Hawley August 3, 2023 at 6:40 AM Thank you!

The Situation July 30, 2023 at 3:21 PM I kid you not. Guess what the scripture was today? Miranda Hawley July 30, 2023 at 3:48 PM My guess is that it was Psalm 23.