Haiku for a birthplace
The prophet Micah
nominates the birthplace town;
it is Bethlehem!
Bethlehem might be
a small place; from her one comes
to rule Israel.
When the time is right
she will give birth; until then
much must be endured.
When he stands to rule,
his absent kindred shall come
home to Israel.
Standing in the strength
of God, he will feed his flock.
They shall live secure.
His name will be known
to the ends of all the earth;
he shall rule in peace.
© Ken Rookes 2024
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