Protect, keep them safe.

Haiku for persevering.

This eternal life

is given to all of you;

you who are my friends.

Life that’s full and true;

forget the hereafter, this

is eternal life.

The hour has come near,

we’re coming to the climax;

glorify your Son.

The work is finished,

well, almost. Shadows lengthen,

the darkness threatens.

You gave them to me,

I made your name known to them,

they have kept your word.

What are mine are yours;

when I am with them no more

hold them in your hand.

They remain earth-bound;

here they must live out their faith

with courage and love.

Protect them, Father;

let them be as one, just as

you and I are one.

© Ken Rookes 2020