Haiku of anticipation
When the time was
ripe
he came. John the
forerunner,
preaching,
baptizing.
Across the region
his message was
heard: Repent
and be forgiven!
In the wilderness
a voice was heard,
crying out:
Prepare the Lord’s
way!
Metaphorical
earthworks describe
a coming,
wond’rous,
bringing life.
Paths will be
straightened,
mountains and hills
made level,
valleys shall be
filled.
Rough ways will be
smoothed
and all humankind
shall see
God’s full
salvation.
Get yourselves
ready!
Make the most of
this new thing
that God is doing!
©
Ken Rookes 2018
