My second try. I can paste, but my lines do not weave like I want them to here. Oh well. . . I was playing with line indent. I can't get it to do what I want, but it's not a biggie. Second and last lines should be indented. Then, in the second verse. I indented every 2nd and 3rd lines. It's okay.
Psalms use 1st and 2nd person. I worked to have specific nouns here. I'm open to suggestions, of course. Trying for urging/ directive poem.
Psalm 151
Be willing to witness what’s before you.
The Lord is worthy of your praise. Rejoice.
Use your mouth and pen as extensions of yourself.
Let them become bells to hail the commonplace;
let them bring stars of light and grace.
Mark and underline. It is a way to give
a standing ovation for the Lord’s mighty acts.
Praise Him with images that stir the soul.
Ring out difficult truths, love and goodness.
Forgive. Self-sacrifice. Midwife the poems
within you and honor the Lord. Give yourself
rest before you die. Become eager to be
a plain brown wren, a solitary singer sharing a song.
Let yourself be a conduit for salt and light
and spirit. Help others to hear lingering music,
see the hills, smell burning leaves,
taste tears, feel the moon changing.
You are a witness. Use your pen, thin and clear,
to praise the Lord!
Psalms use 1st and 2nd person. I worked to have specific nouns here. I'm open to suggestions, of course. Trying for urging/ directive poem.
Psalm 151
Be willing to witness what’s before you.
The Lord is worthy of your praise. Rejoice.
Use your mouth and pen as extensions of yourself.
Let them become bells to hail the commonplace;
let them bring stars of light and grace.
Mark and underline. It is a way to give
a standing ovation for the Lord’s mighty acts.
Praise Him with images that stir the soul.
Ring out difficult truths, love and goodness.
Forgive. Self-sacrifice. Midwife the poems
within you and honor the Lord. Give yourself
rest before you die. Become eager to be
a plain brown wren, a solitary singer sharing a song.
Let yourself be a conduit for salt and light
and spirit. Help others to hear lingering music,
see the hills, smell burning leaves,
taste tears, feel the moon changing.
You are a witness. Use your pen, thin and clear,
to praise the Lord!