The future glory

Haiku of splendour

Very specific;

the date of the prophecy.

Must be important

Haggai, the prophet

brings the long awaited word

of restoration.

Does anyone here

remember the great glory

that was the temple?

People, take courage,

the Lord fulfils the promise

made at your release.

My spirit is here

among you; there is no need

for any to fear.

It’s time for shaking;

heaven and earth, sea and land,

and the nations too.

The nations shall come

bringing all of their treasure

as homage to God

Creation’s glory,

all the silver, all the gold,

belongs to the Lord.

The temple’s splendour

in the past was great; it shall

be even greater.

© Ken Rookes 2022