Haiku for disciples
There is nothing new.
People still take great offence
at what Jesus says.
The self-styled righteous
can’t believe that such wisdom
can reside in him.
We know his brothers;
he’s just a carpenter’s son.
Look, there’s his mother!
Some pretend to be
followers; ones who listen
but forget to love.
So-called holy hands
are raised high in devotion,
but won’t do love’s work.
He has instructed
the twelve, revealed the kingdom;
now he sends them out.
You won’t need a bag,
don’t take spare clothes, bread, money;
our God will provide.
Go, share my good news.
Some will hear you, some will not.
That’s the way it is.
© Ken Rookes 2021
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