Haiku
of fear and bewilderment
A
small, select group
go
hiking up a mountain
to
admire the view.
A
vision of light.
His
face, it burns like the sun,
his
clothes dazzle white.
Jesus
shines, commands
his
friends' attention; as if
words
were not enough.
Jesus
greets Moses
and
Elijah, consulting
with
history
The
cloud of bright light
descends
and immerses them
into
mystery.
The
cloud finds its voice:
This
is my beloved son;
what
he says is true.
The
disciples quake,
with
bewilderment and fear.
They
fall to the ground.
They
are left alone.
Jesus
comes to them and speaks:
Do
not be afraid.
Making
their descent,
he
instructs them: Tell no-one
'til
death is conquered.
©
Ken Rookes 2017
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