Revisioning the 23rd Psalm: Love is My Shepherd, a Poem

After experiencing unitive, unconditional love, I no longer hold on to God as a King.  I have begun re-visioning Judeo-Christian scripture by substituting "Love" for "Lord."  The following poem, based on the 23rd Psalm, refers to the following Bible Verses: 1 John 4:8; Psalm 23; Psalm 8:3; Luke 13:34;  and Luke 14:16-24.  All poetry is more effective when read aloud.

Love is my shepherd,

     guiding and nurturing me,

     providing my every need.

He sets me down in green pastures

     that I might gaze upon the stars.

She leads me beside still waters

     and restores my soul.

 

I follow the path of peace

     and righteousness

     in the name of Love. 

Should I stumble into the valley

     of despair and darkness,

I will fear no evil,

     for Love’s rod and staff comfort me.

 

All are invited to Love’s table.

Even if I sit among those

     who mock and despise me,

I will feel Love’s presence

For I have been anointed

      with the oil of compassion.

And my cup overflows with joy.

 

Surely, goodness and mercy

     will follow me all the days of my life

And I will remain in the House of Love

     forever.

 

--  Poem by Cynthia

 Image by Alan Frijns from Pixabay 

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