He breathed on them

Haiku for agents of peace.

Peace was his greeting

that night, meeting with his friends,

the day he was raised.

The doors had been locked,

but somehow he was present,

standing among them.

They gasped, rejoicing.

Beyond all expectations

their master lived!

There's much to be done.

Just as the Father sent me,

so I'm sending you.

He breathed upon them.

Receive the Holy Spirit,

God with you, always.

Mercy is the key;

show them. You are to forgive;

you must set them free.

This is why I came,

to bring freedom, grace and hope.

My peace be with you.

© Ken Rookes 2017