Monday, January 31, 2022

From now on

Haiku for letting go.


Luke’s gospel story

has Simon owning a boat;

moved up in the world.


The fishing was poor

that day. Jesus made the boat

into a lectern.


Luke builds amazement.

Jesus directs the fishers,

tells them how to fish.


The nets are bursting

with the weight of the caught fish;

call the second boat.


Simon Peter falls

at Jesus’ feet. Leave me, Lord,

I am a sinner!


Jesus laughs, Fear not!

Come with me, and catch people

into God’s kingdom!


Four of them follow,

leaving it all to join him;

to be disciples.


© Ken Rookes 2022


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