Haiku for net
leavers
They came to listen,
to hear what he had
to say;
the Nazareth man.
Some said that he
spoke
direct words from
the Father.
They pressed in on
him.
Two boats at the
shore.
He employs one to
teach from;
a floating platform.
The lesson
concludes.
Take the boat out,
he tells them,
and let down your
nets.
The fish aren’t
biting.
what would be the
point? they say.
Yet, if you insist.
The nets are soon
filled,
nearly breaking with
the strain.
The other boat
comes.
Simon, James and
John,
fishing partners,
are amazed;
can’t believe
their eyes!
Boat owner Simon,
falls before him,
cries: Depart!
I am not worthy!
Stick with me, he
said
we’ll catch
people, netting them
into God’s
kingdom!
When they reached
the shore
the fishermen left
their nets
and followed Jesus.
©
Ken Rookes 2019
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