Haiku of restoration
An unnamed slave girl
speaks a word of healing hope
in a foreign land.
In Samaria,
a prophet dwells. He could cure
the master’s disease.
General Naaman
gathers his entourage, heads
south, to Israel.
With his king’s letter
he fronts Israel’s monarch,
who totally freaks.
Am I God, he asks,
to cure leprosy? Worried
he’s in for a fight.
Elisha’s informed;
sends word to the king. No probs;
send him here to me.
This man from afar
will learn that there’s a prophet
here in Israel.
Sends a message. Wash
in the Jordan, seven times;
you will be made clean.
He didn’t even
come out to see me! Naaman
is somewhat angry.
We’ve got good rivers
back at home! Take it easy,
his servants respond.
It’s a simple thing.
He told you: Wash, and be clean.
Why not have a go?
He is persuaded.
Seven times in the Jordan,
his flesh is restored.
© Ken Rookes 2022
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