The Twenty-third Psalm

For Entry #2 I decided to pick "The Twenty-third Psalm" - Anonymous

I believe that this poem has a controlling metaphor because it talks about the greatness of heaven/God.
The author uses the figurative language to make the trials of life and death seem scary. But he matches it with peaceful things. This makes me think that although life/death may seem scary at times, there is a peaceful happy place waiting for you.
I feel that this poem has a calming affect, because some of the things the authors mentions things that calm me. For example: green pastures, still waters, for thou art with me, they comfort me and surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.