Goliath Poems | Examples

David And Goliath

David was advised by his kin
the sling's the thing
if you want to win
tho' small as he was
without fear
he did let fly
and rocked Goliath's world
right between the eyes
before he had time
to come near
or even throw his spear
alone from afar David did fling
and with a single stone's throw
he let go one shot to the head
and brought the giant down
yea verily knocked him stone-cold dead

David and Goliath

David & Goliath
 Big vs Small
 Pebbles vs Sword
 David vs Goliath
 Tall vs Short
 Sling-Shot
 Sword and Shield
 Sheppards Boy
 Giant to Sky
 Just a few stones
 On the battle ground
 Bravely won
 Shepherd boy on the throne
 Respect from the crowd
 New King in town

With just a stone

Goliath was a big threat to Israel
A giant with intimidating records 
Of military prowess which turned Israelite soldiers 
To a bunch of faithless cowards
And to an army of lily livered derelicts
As they capitulated in fear 
And let the sleeping dog lie
While Goliath had his fill
Threatening God’s own army 
But it took a lively faith and just a stone 
To bring the mountain of a giant 
Crashing to a disgraceful end
As David used faith as heavenly currency 
To purchase heavenly grace
And brought the boastful philistine
To a dismal end
Are you faced with any life’s challenges?
Look back with faith on God’s track record in your life
And be filled with amazing strength and power 
To overcome all Goliaths threatening your very existence

David and Goliath

David & Goliath

And it came to pass that Philistia
and Israel waged war between them in
the Valley of Elah where a compromise
was agreed to, (one on one) with the spoils of war
forfeit to the victorious.

And so, Saul asked, “How many behind me?”
And his Captain replied,
“With the Lord on our side,
there’s no need to count,
but there is one,
a shepherd willing to sacrifice his life.”

And so stepped forth David
dressed in sheepskin supporting a staff;
And Saul (grasping at straws) said,
“ Dress the boy at the Lord’s request,
and let it be known throughout Israel,
no greater hero is found.”

But David refused Saul’s armour
and went out to meet the Philistine
clad in sheepskin with a sling for a weapon
and smote Goliath,
and all Israel rejoiced,
for the Lord was on their side.
                      ***

Reference:
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 17: 1-58

King David the Giant Killer

He gathered five stones for the fight of his life
only needed one the right one to win
He was a shepherd anointed to be king
young and handsome against Goliath a giant
arrogant and loud he spoke with so much venom
in despair everyone ran away as faith hid behind fear
friends and foe alike took one look at David laughed 
ridiculed by the devil but he had faith no turning back 
faith is all he had left, evil would not prevail
looked bad for him man's armour was awkward
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
along the way David picked up five smooth stones
put one in his sling always looking to the heavens
meanwhile Goliath swore with contempt
of David’s coming end a storied fight
he drew with words a painting of sorts
the results of his handiwork on David’s parts
without hesitation faith as his shield
David’s stone left his sling and the Giant was silenced
evil was be-headed by a shepherd, a smooth stone
and God

Frank Black Blacharczyk

Beloved David

From the beloved king and harp player
Whose name reigns as the ancient sword
That slayed the head of Goliath 

This name is sung across the wide world
A Hebrew jewel, the cornerstone of Europe
A crown of nobility and sword of the underdog 

King of the small kingdom that would birth the sun
Writer of psalms guided by wisdom herself 
Father of the most beloved white lamb

This name is sung across the wide world
A Hebrew jewel, the cornerstone of Europe
A crown of nobility and sword of the underdog 


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Underdog Alleluia

Underdog Alleluia

By Mark D. Stucky
Why do we love underdogs?
Why root for ragtag Rockies
and scruffy low-rated teams
coming from behind to win?
Why adore unlikely triumphs
against impossible odds?

Our culture can still remember
underdog-filled Bible stories,
from David and Goliath’s battle
to the meek inheriting the earth.

And America was once an underdog,
rebelling against earth’s mightiest empire.
Although Britain wielded superpower might,
and colonists fielded motley militias,
somehow, against improbable odds,
America survived and thrived.

In the centuries since,
the story transformed.
America became Goliath.
What will be our story now?

(First published in The Purpled Nail, 2 June 2023.)

(Photo by Kara Carelle on Unsplash.com.)

David and Goliath

David and Goliath

I stood before the behemoth,
(aware of my dimension)
and cast my eye upon his intention
and feared not, for the Lord is my protection.
                         ***

Reference:
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 17: 1-58

David Vs Goliath

david
            valiant, indomitable 
  conquering, ennobling, lauding
underdog, hero, behemoth, villain
   hulking, bestriding, oversizing 
              massive, monster 
                        goliath



Date written: 01/20/2023

Africans Goliath Frog

goliath frog throws his tummy around
rainforest is where he is often found
snapping up shellfish blue
consuming littler frogs too
slurping up insects with nary a sound

Jesse

Imagine my surprise,
When David killed the bear!
I couldn't believe my eyes,
When the lion lay there!

Little did I know then,
God trained him for a fight.
A fight he could not win,
Fighting the Giant's fight.

Sent to the battle line, 
His brothers' to report.
He heard the troll's malign,
And purposed to retort.

He'll fight God's way today,
His honor to uphold,
Running into the fray,
Killing the one who trolled.

Imagine my surprise,
The eighth and youngest son!
God shepherded his rise,
The Giant is undone!

Did not see this coming,
All of us scoffed at him.
Our lack of faith numbing,
Our view of God was dim.

My son sought God's glory,
Never fought for his own.
A shepherd boy's story,
Leading to Israel's throne.

The Lord is my Shepherd,
He trains me for a fight,
My heart for Him is spurred,
When faith transforms my sight.

Lilith Down

When Bayt lahm guttured Bait lehem,
no bagels and baguettes are baked.

As hummus and labneh melting down,
prickly grapes grown in Golan Heights, 
Awakened Elchanan terminated Goliath.

Raising Rachel tribes of nomadic life,
goes to a mysterious hypogeum.
The underground chamber,
forefather of Hebron and Nablus.

Goes Without Saying David Is the Comment Goliath

When comments are in 

Such short supply

You can not even buy one

Even if you we're not strapped
for cash and had a pocket full of
fivers

And plenty room left to spare
on your paid up credit card

And then totally out of the blue

4 green comment bubble's appear
out of nowhere

Better than anything in your
wildest dreams you could imagine

That light up and you take to heart 

Like you have just won the lottery

And make you feel like they are
as close to 1 or know you as well 
as a member of your own family

Leaving behind what can only be
described as the smell of

Sweet success joy eternal
happiness

Gratitude blessings and wishing
nothing more

Than to let them know

And pay the comment or massive
compliment back in spades

So my kind sincere regards

To you David Goliath Sir

For making not my day , week ,
month or year

But all of the above and so
much more

Word's alone fail me to do
justice to explain

Goliath Hybrids

Goliath Hybrids
By: Miracle man
7/2/2020

Some tomatoes are as big as baseballs,
plants are most eight foot tall.
As each one begins turning red,
Mocking Birds are pecking them all.

It’s their ready source of water,
under a scorching Oklahoma sun.
I’ve now surrounded cages with burlap,
determined not to be outdone.

Early heat will cause a short season,
despite watering every second day.
The blooms fall off and fruit don’t set,
but Dr. says "no tomatoes" anyway.

Goliath

G is for the giant, almost ten feet tall.

O is for oppression from this Phillistine.

L is for looks of disdain given David.

I is for Israel, his worst enemy.

A is for arrogance which was his trademark. 

T is for threats of servitude if he won.

H is for his head which young David removed.

     Goliath is remembered for the way he died.

July 17. 2019

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