Paying the rent

Haiku for paying one’s dues

It was occupied

by disrespectful tenants;

the famous vineyard.

Watchtower, wine press

and fenced on every side,

what more could you want?

Think of all the grapes!

The profits must be immense;

go and get the rent!

The wicked tenants

refuse to pay, beating up

those sent to collect.

The story is told

against the privileged ones

who will not bear fruit.

Hand over the rent,

bring forth the righteous bunches

of justice and love.

The angry owner

comes as judge to sort things out,

showing no mercy.

Those on the outside,

sinners and tax collectors,

will be given their place.

The rejected block

has been made the cornerstone.

That is what God does.

© Ken Rookes 2020

Some haiku for the Narrative Lectionary, 2nd Sunday in Lent.