Jerusalem
Lament.
Unconcerned
Jesus,
ignoring
the monarch's threats;
he
will not retreat.
Jesus
the reckless,
challenging
Herod the fox;
continues
his work.
He
is on his way.
His
calling nears fulfilment.
Next,
Jerusalem.
Sad
Jerusalem!
City
of wailing and death;
here's
one more prophet.
Mother-hen
Jesus
weeping
for the absent ones;
those
who will not come.
Watch!
One is coming,
touched
by the divine Spirit;
you
will cry 'blessed!'
©
Ken Rookes 2016
