Sonnet: The Righteous

The righteous need not fear a thing on earth; Their war against evil is fought by God; In all the crosses, life in time may bring, The Maker stands by righteous flock as Lord! The righteous are the sheep that Christ shepherds; The Good Shepherd takes care of His own flock; They do not mingle among alien herds; They eat good grass without a single rock! God loves the righteous immensely by heart; They listen faithfully to His commands; The Shepherd knows the meadow’s every part; Lost ones are found and safe in Shepherd’s hands! The righteous are the Shepherd’s precious wealth; He monitors their movements and their health!