Haiku for the religiously observant.
On the sabbath day
the afflicted woman
came.
She asked no
favours.
Eighteen years of
pain,
with body bent and
twisted;
Jesus called to her.
Freed by Jesus'
words,
standing upright,
rejoicing;
giving praise to
God.
Religious leaders
speak to defend the
sabbath
from such outrages.
Six days for
working!
The seventh's not
for healing;
come another day!
Get real, says
Jesus.
Common sense and
compassion
must rule ev'ry day.
Living is empty
if love no longer
shapes us;
Embrace its freedom.
The crowd rejoices;
opponents are put to
shame.
Don't mess with
Jesus.
©
Ken Rookes 2016
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