The Shepherd

Shepherding is a lonely profession. Shepherds often spend time by themselves herding sheep; alone on hilltops or farmlands, they seldom communicate with 

anyone. The feeling of isolation can have negative connotations - no one should spend too much time alone. 

Shepherd

A lonely soul

He combs the vast hilltops

for a home

To call

His own

Shepherd

Sole figure

His silhouette

Oddly placed

Out of sync

With the land

Shepherd

On his own

With only sheep 

to seek

for solace

Shepherd

The Lord

of the hills 

that he shares

with no one else

Shepherd

Who graces sheep 

With his lonely presence

Still needs someone whom he can call

A friend.