The bow in the clouds

Haiku of hope

God spoke to Noah

and family. This is it!

A new beginning!

I make covenant

with you, your children, and all

the creatures on earth.

I promise, Never

again shall I send a flood

to destroy the earth!

I give you a sign:

a bow in the clouds will mark

this new agreement.

When the clouds cover

the earth, the bow reminds me

of our covenant.

All creatures take note:

No more will the waters flood

to destroy all flesh!

The bow in the clouds

speaks of this covenant, made

with all creation.

God pledges to not

destroy the earth; humankind

makes no such promise!

© Ken Rookes 2024