David And Goliath Poem by John Lyday
David And Goliath
A lithesome youth takes to the field.
A stouter heart no man could wield.
Alone he stands against a host.
In front, a single guard they post,
the all-time champion of utter war.
His name is etched in martial lore;
a mighty bear in battle gear,
a giant warrior for all to fear.
Ferociously, Goliath attacks.
David stands but still reacts.
A leather talisman on which to cling,
like a baton, he twirls his sling.
The swirling tempo of his song erupts.
Death is the music that he conducts.
Within a beat, the stone is cast.
Immortal man is dead at last.
we want more Davids in this terror Goliath ruling world...sweet recitation...i liked your story telling and poem presentation style, John...thanks...10
The conductor/music imagery considerably enhances this poetic telling and helps create a crescendo effect to match the climax... very devious..
David and Goliath mmmm..... you v composed this well indeed... i liked your earlier poems too.. specially narrative ones.... you are very professional when it comes to writing.. with loves shan
An amazing interpretation of an old tale. Beautifully done and very readable. I love it, thanks! : -)
I like this one. I'm always a sucker for a good rhyming pattern. I see lots of banter on the forum about rhyme - v - prose. It aint a competition. This is an old tale beautifully reconstructed in modern language. Very enjoyable read Best Steve
truly amazing..magnificent words and the meanings are truly biblical!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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A beautifully written modern tribute to an old bible story. Very eloquently expressed with rhyme, wit and obvious talent. Thank you for sharing :)