Haiku of servanthood
Avoiding the crowds,
hanging with his disciples,
making matters clear.
Betrayal awaits
the Son of man, and then death;
but there’s more to come.
His words seem riddles.
to his friends. Afraid to ask,
not understanding.
They were arguing
as they travelled. Which of them
would be the greatest.
They are embarrassed
when he asks them, will not say
why they had argued.
Those who would be first
must be last of all, must learn
to be a servant.
He takes a small child
in his arms. When you welcome
such, you welcome me.
Some self-styled Christians
climb the ladder, reach the top,
then forget to serve.
© Ken Rookes 2021
