Bringing it back

Haiku for a procession

The amazing Ark,

repository of God’s

amazing presence.

Thirty thousand men

in a splendid procession

to Jerusalem.

The cart is special,

purpose-built, to bear it from

Abinidab’s house.

David was dancing

before the Lord, along with

all of Israel.

They danced with cymbals,

tambourines, lyres, castanets,

harps and much singing.

Dancing before God,

wild and furious, wearing

a linen ephod.

From Obed-edom

to Jerusalem, with the

sound of the trumpet.

Wife, Michal, watched as

David leapt and danced. She was

very unimpressed.

The Ark is installed

in its special tent; many

offerings are made.

In the name of God

David gives a blessing; and

food for the party.

© Ken Rookes 2024