David rose up early and checked on his sheep
for he was a shepherd boy, who seldom fell sound asleep
His father had chosen him, to live with sheep in the wild
He watched over the flock with love, began this work as a child
David fought a bear and lion, he had a heart of gold
He also sang songs of joy, and psalms to God he told
King Saul was in a battle, down in the valley below
the Philistines had a giant, whose mighty strength would show
David went to King Saul, and said with confidence
"I will fight Goliath, sire," and into the valley he went
He needed no suit of armor, it didn't fit him anyway
He had God as his protector, as he stepped out on that day
He picked up five stones from the babbling brook, his slingshot he made ready
He placed one stone in the sling, and with a prayer his hand was steady
"This battle is the Lord's," he said, "all the earth may know God is in Israel."
the stone found its mark in Goliath's forehead and the Philistine giant fell
When you're feeling small, and insignificant, or doubt your valued worth
Dare to be a David while you are here on earth
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Author Notes
This one is for Roy Owen, just a regular Carolyn poem. :-)
We all need to have a liitle bit of David in us, to courageously fight worthy battles, and stand up for what is right.
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