Tales of wonder

Haiku of uncertain destination.

The tale is dodgy,

its historicity doubtful,

but still we wonder.

Driven by a dream

they seek the child of promise,

born to be a king.

They came from the east,

a vague description, at best;

those men of wisdom.

No maps, GPS,

their star takes them all the way

to Jerusalem.

They call on Herod;

(where else would you find a prince

but in a palace?)

Herod takes advice,

sends them off to Bethlehem;

asks to stay informed.

The child is threatened

by this late development.

God's plans are at risk.

Finding the infant

they offer their gifts: the gold,

frankincense and myrrh.

The gifts are laden

with meaning and importance

for a future king.

Having paid homage,

the pilgrims return eastward,

give Herod a miss.

The nations have seen,

the threat will be overcome;

the story rolls on.

© Ken Rookes 2017