He was twelve years old
when he went with his fam’ly
to Jerusalem.
Nobody missed him
amidst all the confusion
of the festival.
The fam’ly heads home.
A day into the journey
they note his absence.
At last they find him
sitting among the teachers
in the great temple.
The twelve year old boy
holds his own with his questions
and his perception.
They were astonished,
his parents. They chastised him,
Why have you done this?
Why did you seek me?
You should have known where to look;
in my Father’s house.
In twenty years’ time.
He will return for the feast
and the conclusion.
©
Ken Rookes 2018
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