Monday, December 7, 2020

Revolutionary Tract

Haiku to cause offence


The magnificat:

revolutionary tract

proclaimed by Mary


A new era comes

where the humble will be blessed,

the wealthy brought low


The powerful ones

are brought down from lofty thrones,

the lowly lifted.


The proud are confused

in their thoughts, the strong justice

of God is revealed.


This is the era

of justice and hopefulness

that God has promised.


Capitalism

is eclipsed in Mary’s song;

the rich sent away.


Let’s stop pretending

that the bible is neutral,

politically.


© Ken Rookes 2020

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