Haiku of unexpected presence
Jacob’s off, leaving
his troubles behind; fleeing
north towards Haran.
Resting overnight,
with a stone for a pillow;
Jacob is dreaming.
A ladder reaches
from the earth to the heavens;
angels climb, descend.
God stands beside him,
It is I, your fathers’ God;
I give you this land.
Your offspring will be
like earth’s dust; through your children
all earth shall be blessed.
I will be with you,
keep you in my care, and bring
you back to this land.
The dream is ended.
Jacob speaks: The Lord is here;
I did not know it!
Awesome! says Jacob.
This place is the house of God,
the gate of heaven!
Setting his pillow-
stone up as a pillar, Jake
names the place, “Bethel.”
© Ken Rookes 2023
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