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Poem
December 12, 1914
Charlevoix County Herald
East Jordan, Charlevoix County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Satirical parody of the 23rd Psalm, reimagining the biblical shepherd as a unreliable Ford automobile that leads to ridicule, breakdowns, and endless repairs.
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Full Text
The Twenty-Third Slam
The Ford is my Auto.
I shall not want another.
It maketh me to lie down beneath it:
It restoreth my soul.
It leadeth me into ridicule,
For its name's sake.
Yea, Tho I ride through the valleys,
I am towed up the hills.
For I fear much evil.
Thy rods and engine discomfort me.
I anoint my tires with patches,
My radiator runneth over.
I repair blowouts in the presence of
mine enemies.
Surely if this follows me
All the days of my life,
I shall dwell in a bughouse forever.
The Ford is my Auto.
I shall not want another.
It maketh me to lie down beneath it:
It restoreth my soul.
It leadeth me into ridicule,
For its name's sake.
Yea, Tho I ride through the valleys,
I am towed up the hills.
For I fear much evil.
Thy rods and engine discomfort me.
I anoint my tires with patches,
My radiator runneth over.
I repair blowouts in the presence of
mine enemies.
Surely if this follows me
All the days of my life,
I shall dwell in a bughouse forever.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Ford Parody
Psalm Satire
Automobile Frustration
Car Breakdowns
Biblical Humor
Poem Details
Title
The Twenty Third Slam
Form / Style
Parody Of The 23rd Psalm In Biblical Verse Style
Key Lines
It Leadeth Me Into Ridicule,
For Its Name's Sake.
Yea, Tho I Ride Through The Valleys,
I Am Towed Up The Hills.
My Radiator Runneth Over.
I Shall Dwell In A Bughouse Forever.