Angry haiku
It’s early in John,
the confrontation is there
from the beginning.
The powerful ones
who rule religion, are scared
of his freedom words.
In Jerusalem
the temple stands for order;
ancient traditions.
Through the temple’s gates
he strides, his angry vision
impels him to act.
Upsets ev’rything;
sheep, cattle, money changers.
This is not God’s house!
Show a sign, they say,
that proves your right to do this.
Will my body do?
Not yet a sign, but
one will be given: Three days,
then resurrection!
Come again, Jesus;
drive them out, those who pervert
your words with their lies.
They are many still
who choose power, not the cross;
or the costs of love.
© Ken Rookes 2021
