Reflecting upon Gen 45:3-11, 15
Haiku of forgiveness
Joseph shows himself
to his brothers. It is I!
How is my father?
His brothers don't speak,
worried that Joseph might take
his revenge on them.
Come closer to me.
I am your brother, the one
you sold as a slave.
Do not be angry
or distressed; God has used me
to preserve much life.
Two years of famine
is followed by five more; God
sent me to save you.
Go to my father,
say, Your son Joseph is made
lord of all Egypt.
Come down to Egypt,
don't delay; I will provide
ev'rything you need.
This is God's doing!
Joseph kissed all his brothers
and wept upon them.
Ken Rookes © 2025
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