Forever Song: A Poem for Psalm 145

The prayers and poetry of our liturgy (services) come from many places. Psalm 145, also known as the Ashrei, is a part of the morning liturgy. Attributed to David, it's a joyous poem that begins "Happy are those who dwell in Your house; they will sing your praises forever!" I tried to capture that joy in my own poem, based upon the Psalm.

Forever is a long time,
but I will try
to sing
an endless song.

I will sing
of greatness
and glory,
     of pain
     and love.
And praise will rise
like heat
in my body.

I will live in Your
forever house,
and sing You
a forever song
     a hymn
     of mercy
     and stumbling
     grace.

I will feast
at Your table.
and recount Your
greatness,
     and I will find joy
     Rising,
     an endless hosanna
an eternal psalm.

Forever is a long time,
but I will sing
to You
a forever song