Psalm 23

Year A - 4^th Sunday of Easter or Assured ⁴

May 11, 2014

Psalm 23

I am willing to be led out

from my thieving fear

for getting things

is never over

wants want more

and more and more

until want wants more than more

and we lie exhausted

even in a green pasture

we are too tired to eat or drink

and so we rest and fast

until we want no more

now restored

all those wants are seen

as a darker than dark valley

able to be faced and answered

this new vision

is a great comfort

upon which I can rest

rod and staff

from grabbing what I want

I notice an overflowing table

with forks and spoons and knives

to dine gracefully slow

there is time for thanks

there is time for greeting

there is time for leading

there is time for time

my heart’s cup overflows

goodness and mercy for all

in each house

may it be

and how did this happen again

slow abundance

generous hearts

who knew

these shepherd my greed

guard my wanting

through each night

into this day