Monday, July 6, 2020

The Sower

Haiku of potential

The seed is scattered
on the ploughed earth by the man,
hoping and praying.

It’s all about soil
and where the seed comes to rest;
where it sends down roots.

Some fall on the path;
the birds know that they’re in luck,
swiftly make their claim.

On the rocky soil
shoots come soon, then fall away;
lack sufficient roots.

The weeds claim their share,
choking tender shoots of green;
lacking commitment.

Seemingly against
the odds, some seed comes to rest
in good soil. Hooray!

Like in the kingdom
the gospel seeds find a place
where love can grow strong.

Take the seed deeply
in your heart, listen to it,
bear abundant fruit.

© Ken Rookes 2020

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