Haiku for ordering a community
Ten. A good number.
one for every finger;
Easy to keep count.
Ten rules for living
establishing some limits
to bad behaviour.
First up, God. Just one,
no others, don’t make idols,
don’t misuse God’s name.
Day number seven,
keep it holy. Rest, don’t work;
got six days for that.
Respect your parents.
When they grow old and useless
still look after them.
Murder’s not allowed,
neither is adultery.
Be faithful and true.
Don’t steal. That includes
wage theft, ripping people off,
and tax avoidance.
Don’t falsely accuse
or tell lies about people.
(Very relevant!)
Your neighbour’s house, wife,
slave, donkey; don’t covet them.
Try to be content
Thunder and lightning,
a trumpet’s blast. Is it God?
The people tremble.
We hear you, Moses,
but don’t let God speak to us;
we would surely die.
© Ken Rookes 2023
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