My Shepherd

We were walking in a field

Arrayed with flowers of every kind

With the serenity and peace of the day

You were the only thing on my mind

The serpent took notice

And saw the sunset up ahead

He could have let us be

But he attacked my heart instead

“That path is tricky

With curves and steep hills

I know a quicker way…

Follow me, if you will.”

For just a moment,

I took my eyes off of You

Why take the hard road

If I didn’t have to?

That’s when I noticed

The eerie shadows of the trees

And in those sweet smelling flowers

Hovered angry, stinging bees

And the clouds overhead,

They might create a storm

And even the once pleasant sun

Was making me far too warm

With his evil grin

The serpent let out a laugh

But before my feet could stumble,

I felt the comfort of the staff

‘Twas my dear Shepherd

Pulling me back in

His arms cradled me safely

And I could breathe again

I forgot the calm peace

Of my Lover’s sweet smell

And the gentleness of His embrace

Far more perfect than I could tell

Yes, this path is longer,

More rocky and curvy, too

But it’s exactly what I want

If I’m walking it with You.