I stood and took it

Haiku of vindication

The Lord God gave me

a teacher’s tongue, to speak words

to bless the weary.

Every morning

God wakes me, opens my ear

to learn the Lord’s ways.

I obey the Lord,

never turning back, always

looking towards God.

When they struck me, spat

upon me and pulled my beard,

I stood and took it.

The Lord is my strength,

I have set my face like flint,

I will not be shamed.

God vindicates me,

who will accuse me? Come on,

I’m ready for you!

God is my helper.

My accusers are nothing;

like moth-worn garments.

© Ken Rookes 2023