Haiku for an ideal world
New creation hope;
a new heaven, a new earth.
We could do with that.
The old earth has failed;
its people weren’t up to it.
Not enough justice.
Renew your people,
God. We can do with having
our lives upended.
In Jerusalem
God rejoices, takes delight
in all God’s people.
All weeping will end
the cries of distress will pass
when God makes us new.
Death is in retreat
as longevity commands
the lives of us all.
Those who plant vineyards
will enjoy the fruit; labour
will not be in vain.
Peace and harmony,
abundant blessings will rest
upon God’s people.
The wolf and the lamb
feed together; imaging
God’s new reign of peace.
The day is coming
when power meets its limits
and justice prevails.
© Ken Rookes 2022
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