Lifted

Haiku of departure

On Mt Olivet

they gather, as instructed,

to farewell their Lord.

He could not remain.

At least in body. Risen,

Lord Jesus departs.

First his commission:

When the Spirit comes, you must

be my witnesses.

And so he ascends,

departing earth’s dust, hidden

within a low cloud

Two glowing angels

conveniently appear

to seal the event.

In Jerusalem

the group reconvenes

in the upstairs room.

With the apostles,

some women, his brothers, mum;

waiting and praying.

© Ken Rookes 2023