Monday, November 28, 2022

A sign for us all

Haiku of the promised one


From the ancient line

of Jesse and David comes

one we have hoped for.


The Spirit of God,

of wisdom, understanding

shall rest upon him.


The Spirit of might,

counsel and fear of the Lord

shall rest upon him.


Righteousness guides him

when he delivers judgement

for the poor, the meek.


Such great metaphors:

wolf and lamb; leopard and kid

living peacefully.


Defenceless children

playing safely among snakes:

this image of peace.


The knowledge of God

will fill the earth. He shall be

a sign for us all.


© Ken Rookes 2022

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