Rise of David
Giant Goliath never triumphed over young David
That’s instilled in each Bible story reader’s heart, verily avid
Arrogance always meets failure along strong faith’s fight
When trust in God prevails as did David with all his might.
Persistent to vanquish rude behavior
David, with poise, faced the haughty warrior
Then through his empowered sling
Came the killer stone’s great zing
Proving God’s power as most superior.
Thus was shepherd David’s rise to phenomenal fame
Acclaimed Israel’s king* who exalted the Lord’s name…
Yet midst his downfall caused by human nature’s weakness
He still cleaved to God’s love for triumphant blissfulness.
*Acts 13:22 …He (God) raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
September 18, 2019
Honorable Mention, "Clerimerick Couplets (Hybrid Form)" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Mark Toney; judged on 9/28/2019.
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