Haiku of childhood
Like sending your kids
to boarding school, Samuel
was sent to Eli.
A linen ephod,
the humble uniform worn
by boy Samuel.
Each year his mum came,
with her hand-made robe. A gift
of guilt for her son?
Hannah, Elkanah
offered sacrifice each year;
Eli would bless them.
May God repay you
with more children, for giving
your son to the Lord.
The boy Samuel
grew, finding favour with God,
and with the people.
Ken Rookes 2024
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