A capable wife

Haiku of exceptional virtue

Celebration of

womanhood. The bar is high,

some find it daunting.

No mere appendage,

this woman is capable,

independent, too.

She is resourceful,

skilful, does ev’rything – more

– that a man might do

This amazing wife

never rests, organises

her house with aplomb.

Filled with charity,

industrious, making warm

clothes for her household.

At the city gates

her husband is found, sitting

among the elders.

This woman is strong.

She is clothed in dignity,

kindness and wisdom.

Blessed by her children

and praised by her husband: You

surpass all women!

Charm is deceitful,

beauty passes; she who fears

God is to be praised.

© Ken Rookes 2024

These hidden things

Haiku for children

The invitation

must be accepted, or else

it has no value.

The flute is playing

the children are calling out:

Why won’t you come dance?

Here is the offer

of life filled with love and hope:

RSVP now.

Share fully in life,

both its joys and its sorrows.

There’s no other way!

The children can see

the things that the wise refuse;

the wonders of God.

I see you’re weary,

your burdens consume your life.

Come, receive my rest.

My yoke is easy,

blessed with purpose and with hope;

come and learn from me.

© Ken Rookes 2020