Haiku for building
The Lord gave him rest
from his enemies; David,
at last, dwells in peace.
The Ark of God stays
in a tent, he tells prophet
Nathan. It’s not right.
I shall build a house
as a dwelling place for God.
Do it! says Nathan.
Nathan has a dream.
God says, tell David I have
not asked for a house.
From Egypt travels
to now, I journeyed with my
people in a tent.
You were a shepherd;
I took you from minding sheep
and made you a king.
You shall reign in peace,
Israel shall put down roots;
they shall be secure.
I make you a house.
It shall be great; your offspring
will rule after you.
You will have a son.
I will make his kingdom great;
he will build my house.
© Ken Rookes 2024
