Last words

Haiku of conclusion

They engaged a scribe

to record the final words

of David, the King.

God exalted him,

favoured him above others.

(Despite all his sins).

God's Spirit, said Dave,

speaks through me. His divine word

is upon my tongue.

Israel's Rock says:

A just ruler, fearing God

shines like the morning.

Like the sun rising,

gleaming like rain on the grass;

the king who is just.

God knows I am just.

He makes lasting covenant

with me and my house.

God secures my house,

He will cause it to prosper;

my help and desire.

© Ken Rookes 2024

Hannah's Story

 

Haiku of entreaty

Hannah was favoured

by Elkanah, but sadly,

she had no children.

Hannah wept. Husband

Elkanah spoke words of love

to reassure her.

At Shiloh, Hannah

prayed earnestly to the Lord;

See my misery!

Remember me, Lord.

Give me a child, a son; I'll

give him back to you.

Judge Eli, watching,

thought her drunk, rebuked Hannah:

Put away your wine!

Hannah protested,

Not drunk; merely pouring out

my heart before God.

Eli answered, Go

in peace; may Israel's God

grant your petition.

Back home in Ramah,

Hannah conceived, bore a son,

sang her song of praise.

I asked God for him

and the Lord has answered me.

Samuel's his name.

Hannah sang:

The barren bear fruit,

the mighty will be brought low,

and the poor raised up!

(Sound familiar?)

© Ken Rookes 2024

Capitalism

 

Capitalism:

some folk have more than they need,

most don't have enough.

Ken Rookes 2024

Lunatics

 

When the lunatics

take over the asylum –

already happened!

Ken Rookes 2024

Ruth. Part 2.

 

Some cheeky haiku

A cheeky story

unfolds. Widow Naomi

eyes kinsman, Boaz.

Tells Ruth: Wash, anoint

yourself, put on your best dress,

make yourself sexy.

Go to the threshing-

floor. Wait until he’s eaten,

watch where he lies down.

Go and uncover

his feet and lie there with him.

He will instruct you.

So it came to pass.

Boaz took Ruth and married

her. She bore a son.

Much celebration!

Naomi’s daughter-in-law

secures her future!

Naomi helped nurse

grandson Obed. His grandson

was David, the king.

Ruth's story tells us

that foreigners have faith, too.

Remember this truth.

© Ken Rookes 2024