Monday, October 25, 2021

Impressed

Haiku for those who are close


The scribe was impressed;

this itinerant teacher

is clearly no fool.


An honest question:

Which, of all the commandments,

is the first of all?


One: Hear, Israel,

the Lord God, is one. Love God

with all your being.


Wait, there’s a second!

Your love for God becomes real

in loving others.


As you love yourself,

so you must love your neighbour.

It’s all about love.


Great answer, Jesus.

To love completely, this is

the way to true life.


No burnt offering

or sacrifice can compare

with the work of love.


The scribe understands!

Jesus speaks: You are not far,

from the realm of God.


© Ken Rookes 2021

 

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