To become fruitful

To become fruitful

Haiku for gardeners

Rotten stuff happens

to both good and bad people;

it’s not punishment.

When people suffer,

have empathy; don’t blame them

for imagined sins.

These words are for all;

reflect on where you’re headed,

be ready to change.

A vineyard owner

plants a fig tree, comes looking

for fruit. There is none.

Three years to produce

and still the tree is barren.

Let us get rid of it.

The gardner shows grace.

One more year, some manure

and care: Let’s see.

Always one more chance.

So our master seeks for us

to become fruitful.

The chance to bear fruit;

justice, love and hope-filled peace.

Always one more chance.

© Ken Rookes 2019