Recognition

Haiku for opened eyes

They did not know him

the perplexed pair walking home

to Emmaus.

They’d heard the reports

from the women at the tomb;

struggled to believe.

The stranger listened,

then spoke to their confusion;

The Christ must suffer.

They pressed him to stay,

Come in and share some tucker.

They passed him some bread.

The recognition!

Then he was gone. They raced back

to Jerusalem.

Jesus, let us see

and recognise your presence

as we share the bread.

Let us see your face,

Lord; and journey as comrades

towards your kingdom.

© Ken Rookes 2020