Haiku of
unexpected hope
John the Baptiser
languishing in the
dungeon;
doubting in the
dark.
Sending out his
friends
to find out. Are you
the One
or must we still
wait?
Return to John, tell
of the things you
see and hear;
life in its
fullness.
Tell of God’s
welcome,
the outsiders who
find home,
of friendship’s
triumph.
Tell of the confused
who have come to
understand;
lives renewed by
love.
Tell of the gospel
taking root in
aching hearts,
producing much
fruit.
Tell of forgiveness
bringing many
beginnings,
joy blended with
hope.
Tell prophet-man
John
that God’s reign
is upon us,
and to be at peace.
©
Ken Rookes 2019.
