Haiku for
persevering.
This eternal life
is given to all of
you;
you who are my
friends.
Life that’s full
and true;
forget the
hereafter, this
is eternal life.
The hour has come
near,
we’re coming to
the climax;
glorify your Son.
The work is
finished,
well, almost.
Shadows lengthen,
the darkness
threatens.
You gave them to me,
I made your name
known to them,
they have kept your
word.
What are mine are
yours;
when I am with them
no more
hold them in your
hand.
They remain
earth-bound;
here they must live
out their faith
with courage and
love.
Protect them,
Father;
let them be as one,
just as
you and I are one.
©
Ken Rookes 2020
