I love this poem. It is very typical of the ancient texts and covers all the 
truths. For me it is a very spiritual poem. I realise modern poets don't 
write like this anymore. I am not into sonnets myself but most good writers 
are. It is a lovely poem. bw sally j


>From: Joe Tremblay <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Pennine Poetry Works <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: introduction / request for criticism
>Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:28:32 -0600
>
>Hello:
>
>I am new to this discussion group and fairly new to writing poetry.  What I
>have written is mainly nonsense verse and a few Shakespearian sonnets;
>nearly all of it is of a personal nature that would not benefit a wider
>audience.  As an educational method I plan to take some of the Psalms and
>represent them in sonnets.  At least initially these will be in blank
>verse.  Here is a first attempt.  If there are writers on this list who
>enjoy working with rank beginners, then I'd appreciate any criticism.  I 
>did
>post this to sonnetwriters.com in hopes of some feedback as well.
>
>Thank you,
>Joe
>
>Psalm 1
>
>Content is he who follows not the words
>of wicked men, nor stands with sinful men,
>nor sits with men of scorn; instead delights
>and ponders all the Lord's law night and day.
>This man is like a tree with roots beside
>the flowing water, yielding fruit in time,
>and never shall its leaves go dry and drop.
>In all the work he does this man shall thrive.
>
>Not so, the wicked, no! Like winnowed chaff
>they will be driven far away by wind;
>in judgment, blowing down the wicked, they
>will not remain upright with all the just.
>The Lord will guard the path of all the just;
>the path of wicked men will lead to doom.

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