Haiku
The list of blessings.
is long, matched only by that
of Israel’s failings.
God calls the mountains
to hear the case that is made
against the people.
Tell: what have I done,
asks God, that you should weary
of my loving care?
Always I acted
to save and deliver you;
and this is your thanks?
Forget burnt off’rings,
calves and rams by the thousand;
these won’t make it right.
Sacrifice won’t work,
even giving your firstborn
can’t take sin away
You know what God wants.
Justice, kindness; that’s it! And
walk humbly with God.
© Ken Rookes 2023
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