Monday, September 27, 2021

In patriarchy

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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