23rd Psalm: My Neighbors

 

The Lord is my neighbors 

I have no complaints 

We all pay dues

To mow the common field 

And hang out by the pool

Life is good

We are fair 

For the sake

Of our community. 

We watch out

For each other 

And live alert

Not in fear

Our security lights

And cameras

Give comfort.

Each summer we get 

Together and party 

We remind each other

To use sunscreen

And our cups overflow 

Let goodness and 

Kindness surround me

All the days

Of my life

While  I live

In my home

Among theirs for

Many long years. 

John Northrip

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While studying the Psalms in Sunday School Class, Pastor Dave Burgess, encouraged us to think about other ways of stating the 23rd Psalm since most of us don't really have shepherds in our lives.   We are grateful for all who agreed to share their thoughts.