Give us this bread

Haiku for those who hunger.

The crowd found some boats

and crossed the lake to find him,

at Capernaum.

Is it for the signs

or because you ate your fill

that you’re seeking me?

Food that perishes

is worthless; the Son of Man

gives the food that lasts.

His food leads to life.

His word brings life eternal;

God’s seal rests on him.

They asked for a sign,

that they might have faith in him.

Like the desert bread.

In the wilderness

your forebears ate God’s manna;

this too, did not last.

The true bread from God

comes from heaven to the earth,

gives life to the world.

Give this bread to us,

they said, not really knowing

what it is they ask.

I am living bread.

Come, you need never hunger,

nor do you need thirst.

© Ken Rookes 2018