Haiku of dodgy religion
Isaiah’s vision
reveals God’s disappointment,
his people’s failure.
Rams, lambs goats and bulls,
sacrificed to appease God,
won't save your bacon.
With hands dripping blood
you come to God, expecting
that God will hear you?
Your good religion
means nothing while injustice
and evil abound.
I
take no pleasure
in
offerings, festivals;
bring
me a clean heart.
Cease your wicked ways,
cleanse yourselves of all evil,
do good, seek justice.
Its never too late,
the invitation is there;
come to me, says God.
Your sins are scarlet,
they shall be like snow; crimson,
they'll become like wool..
I would not judge you;
be willing, obedient,
and all will be well.
© Ken Rookes 2022
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