Leviathan

Haiku for considering

Ah, Leviathan,

mythical beast of the sea,

disturbing our dreams.

Will you tie the beast

Leviathan, with a leash

that your girls might play?

Best not take him on,

Leviathan. He’s bigger

than you. God is too.

God, who created

great beasts and monsters; only

God calls them to heel.

Insignificant

Job, who are you to question,

the Almighty’s ways.

You are mighty, God;

mysterious, knowing all;

and I never knew.

Job answered the Lord.

Now I see you; now I know

better than to speak.

Forced to acknowledge,

God finally concedes, Yes

Job, you spoke the truth.

© Ken Rookes 2020

Posted in response to the Narrative Lectionary readings for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.