Modern Psalm 21

beyond the flesh
beyond the distance of the gate
beyond the carnal yearning
beyond the deep and darkened yesterday
beyond every failure
every tear
every rebellious winding path
beyond the husks
every forbidden step
You cover
me
(undone
broken
vanquished
still)
with the robe
of mercy
blessed
with the blood
of earth's only spotless lamb.

Modern Psalm 20

I am a beggar
I burn with anger
judgemental
wandering
reckless
unfaithful
I bow in shame
I fail you
I fall
How
Why You choose me
I will never
never
know.

(grace)

Modern Psalm 19

Power with grace
Mercy with Justice
a fine mixture
blessed and holy
forgiving and perfect
my Love
I lift my hands into the mystery
I see the Face of forever
close the day Lord with assure sky
ring the dawn
fair and renewed
draw me in, beloved captain
grace the earth stage with the dew.

Modern Psalm 18

Peace
Your peace,
grants earth, ocean, grass rest at close of day
and causes creatures great and small
to find shelter and center
the breeze
the glimmering lights of the stratosphere
even the mystery of a kiss
brings the promise of unseen desire
communion
(I love you)
Even the air drawn fast
and deep
within my lungs
reminds me of the invitation to sleep
yes- (though now it will be the same as yesterday)
someday I will see You
and there will be time
to marvel at the grace of wrens and black birds
to know the song of each lonesome sparrow.
to partake in the dance of night and shalom.

Modern Psalm 17

the trust of fortunes and fury
the trust of riches and comfort
the trust of tomorrow
even the trust of slumber
leads only to the door of vanity
trust (tall and valiant)
is born anew
only in You.
Open wide the true and perfect Door
that leads into the chamber of holy rest and light
Give sight meaning and music true glory
in the avenue of Your Kingdom
I want to feel the sling of David in worship
I long to join the dance of prophets.
Yes, Lord- bring me in.

Modern Psalm 16

Relentless
above the swirling winds of treachery
He glides.
He watches
No whisper escapes his ear.
No darkenss hides a secret
He (author of grace)
Is (and ever more shall be)
King (of Kings)
and Lord (of lords)

Angels bow
The destiny of every soul will follow.

Modern Psalm 15

I wonder why
In the desperate dark hours
In the slums of Bagdad
In charmed streets of suburb americana
In rape rooms of Darfur
In the blessed plains of Oklahoma
In the dreary dying rooms of frail forgotten elders
In the tributaries of the Amazon
In the meth labs and crack houses
in the shining light of freed land
Lord God have mercy on the broken and oblivious