Wise men from the
East
Haiku of
adoration
Wise men from the
East,
so an old story
tells us,
came seeking a king.
A child has been
born
who will rule over
Judah;
we have seen his
star.
In Jerusalem
they make their
inquiries.
Herod is alarmed.
Those who have power
become anxious at
the thought
that they might lose
it.
Calling a meeting
of the chief priests
and the scribes,
Herod seeks answers.
Bethlehem, they say.
According to the
prophet,
Bethlehem’s the
place.
Go to Bethlehem,
and when you do find
the child
come, report to me.
They locate the boy,
bow down in
adoration,
and give him their
gifts.
Gold for a king’s
crown
frankincense to
worship him,
myrrh for his dying.
Proving their wisdom
the men, having
found the child,
choose a new way
home.
©
Ken Rookes 2018
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