Haiku of the powerless
In patriarchy
women are commodities;
discard when it suits.
They ask, Can a man
lawfully divorce his wife?
How will he answer?
What did Moses say?
A simple certificate
to dismiss will do.
You misogynists!
Because you are hard of heart
Moses gave this law!
In God’s great purpose
two people come together
to be joined as one.
Together as one
in mutual support, love;
marriage is God’s gift.
The twelve gate-keepers
were dismissing the children;
Jesus takes offence.
Let the children come;
the kingdom belongs to them.
They bring God’s blessings.
Powerless children;
by grace alone they receive.
So, too, must you come.
© Ken Rookes 2021
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