Who Are You?

Saul, a witness to David's deeds Wondered now about David's needs He offered him riches beyond compare The total treasure he was willing to share But David refused, as was his wont And told the King he had no wants Saul, surprised, asked "Who are you?" No lesser man could I construe "I am but a simple shepherd, sir My needs are few, of that I'm sure I come from your servant, my father Jesse He comes from Bethlehem, you see "I am the youngest of his sons I work all day under the sun I tend the sheep, I watch the flocks My victory must seem like a paradox" Saul now thoroughly impressed Offered up armor in which David dressed But David's success caused a bit of a grate And Saul's mood turned from joy to hate