Haiku Sequence: He stood up to read

In Nazareth town

an ancient text is opened,

intriguing words read.

Isaiah's promise

of good news, hope and freedom,

is spoken once more.

The parchment is rolled,

returned to the attendant;

the man sits back down.

Eyes are fixed on him.

They watch his moves, and listen;

what will he do next?

Touched by the Spirit ,

the carpenter-man proclaims:

the day has arrived.

The synagogue gasps

at his bold declaration

and foundations shake.

Jesus, local boy,

who do you think that you are

to make such a claim?

© Ken Rookes 2016