Heart after own heart
1 Samuel 16, NKJV
Samuel Anoints David
1 The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem.
I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”
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5 Samuel replied, “Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.
6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD’s anointed stands here before the LORD.”
7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance,
but the LORD looks at the heart.”
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10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The LORD has not chosen these.”
11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”
12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”
13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on
the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
Comments (22)
This poem is a great example of how a unique poetic challenge, in this case the tautogram challenge, can inspire creativity and originality. The author has managed to skillfully use words starting with the letter "P" to create a poem that explores the fine line between pleasure and pain. The structure of the poem is simple yet effective, with each line building upon the previous one to create a sense of increasing intensity. The use of alliteration throughout the poem adds to its musicality and helps to reinforce the central theme. The imagery in the poem is visceral and evocative, with words like "prickly" and "pounding" effectively conveying the physical sensations associated with both pleasure and pain. The use of words like "piercings" and "papercuts" adds a layer of complexity to the poem, suggesting that sometimes pleasure and pain can be intertwined and difficult to separate. Overall, this is a well-crafted poem that showcases the author's talent for using language in a creative and thought-provoking way. The tautogram challenge has been executed brilliantly, resulting in a poem that is both engaging and memorable.
Pervert! ;)
Wow!! I feel kind of sated after that. I guess that's why it's called "The Little Death." Congrats.
Very well done
nice
Fine line between pleasure & pain Diamonte Tautogram. Well done.
yay! congrats on TS! Well-deserved!
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Such a fine line between pleasure and pain. I love it! Congratulations on your Top Story!
Sensory overload. Well done!
SO GOOD! I love the slow build of this to the peak... and then beyond. You created great anticipation with each passing word! Perfect title! Fantastic work, as always!
Very, very well done!
The two go hand in hand Congratulations on top story
This is excellent. Love the format, and it's a fine line indeed. Congrats on the TS
Congratulations on Top Story!
Oooooo. So sensuous! Love it 🥰❤️
This gave me chills in the best possible way. It really is a fine line, and it feels incredible when something is able to straddle the line between the two.
poem seems to explore the darker side of pleasure.....👌👍👍
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Oh my...is it hot in here? Yeah...that says a lot in so few words. It is so very true! As ever, killing it, absolutely killing it with these tautograms. Love the story you told...the thoughts provoked and feelings evoked!
I loved the duality of this piece and how you lead up to the 'peak' with slow sensuality and then took the dive down the other side with edging that very fine line. Awesome work!!
Perfectly pitched words between the dichotomy of pleasure and pain.