Monday, December 6, 2021

The Baptiser warns

 Haiku of preparation


The Baptiser warns

the crowds who come to hear him.

It is time, repent!


This brood of vipers

come out of fear, to escape

the coming judgement.


Produce in your hearts

and in your deeds, fruits worthy

of your repentance.


Don’t trust in your race

or that you are one of God’s

privileged people.


Share your possessions,

be honest, deal fairly, don’t

abuse your power.


They asked John, Are you

the one who God is sending?

I am not the one.


Not I, but one comes

who will set your souls on fire.

This is my good news.


© Ken Rookes 2021

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