Sonnet: The Good Shepherd

However much they try to go astray, The Shepherd Good hard works to keep safe sheep; He slumbers not by night nor naps by day, But watches them with care on slopes so steep! The flock must move to pastures greener still; They need to drink from brooks with water clean; They must not get injured or become ill; The wolf may come by stealth upon the scene! The Shepherd knows His flock, calls sheep by name; His staff will help to keep the wolf at bay; To bring all sheep back home is His main aim; No sheep must go amiss upon the way! The flock is safe under the Shepherd's care; To pounce upon a sheep, no wolf can dare! Copyright by Dr John Celes 30-09-2021