Let them follow me.

Haiku for disciples

The ominous road

calls him to Jerusalem,

paved with suffering.

The elders and scribes

along with the Pharisees;

they will have their day.

And he will be killed.

Don’t say such things, said Peter.

This must not happen!

Move away, Peter.

Your concerns are human things;

they don’t come from God.

Jesus called his friends;

Be one of my followers,

carrying your cross.

In saving your life

you’ll lose it. Lose it for me;

and you will find it.

This is paradox.

Embrace its absurdity

and find your true life.

© Ken Rookes 2017