Monday, March 31, 2025

You ain't seen nothing!

Reflecting on Isaiah 43


Haiku of anticipation


The Lord reminds them

of the great and mighty deeds

leading to freedom.


The path through the sea,

the army, the chariots

stranded in the mud.


You ain't seen nothing,

says God; I'm doing something

new. Watch out for it!


In the wilderness

I'm making a way, rivers

flow in the desert.


Wild creatures will sing

my praises; the ostriches

and jackals will drink!


My chosen people

will drink, the people I formed

will declare my praise


© Ken Rookes 2025

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