From now on

Haiku for letting go.

Luke’s gospel story

has Simon owning a boat;

moved up in the world.

The fishing was poor

that day. Jesus made the boat

into a lectern.

Luke builds amazement.

Jesus directs the fishers,

tells them how to fish.

The nets are bursting

with the weight of the caught fish;

call the second boat.

Simon Peter falls

at Jesus’ feet. Leave me, Lord,

I am a sinner!

Jesus laughs, Fear not!

Come with me, and catch people

into God’s kingdom!

Four of them follow,

leaving it all to join him;

to be disciples.

© Ken Rookes 2022

Cast your nets with me

Haiku for risk takers

The time is fulfilled

and the kingdom has come near.

Opportunity!

Turn your life around,

put your trust in the good news:

find life, hope and love!

Hear, fisherpeople,

and all who toil and struggle;

your labour bears fruit!

Cast your nets with me,

gather what is true and good.

In the name of love.

The kingdom awaits,

as do all the aching hearts.

Come, travel with me.

Leave your boats and nets.

Bring a heart that is open,

a soul that is true.

Which way will we go,

and where will we sleep at night?

He gives no answer.

He looks upon them,

repeats the invitation:

Come and follow me!

© Ken Rookes 2018.