Jesus in the Synagogue

A haiku sequence poem reflecting on the story of Jesus in the synagogue and the two women... with a twist!!!

Jesus in the Synagogue

Posted on July 25, 2012 by tomasocarthaigh

With apostles sat
Jesus in the synagogue
To women walk in

One gives a little:
A lot of money given
By the other one

The Question He asks
To the disciples sat there
Which gave most money?

They Wise, able to count
Said the rich woman gave most
Derided as mere fools...

For the poor woman
Gave all that she had, it all
Not what she could spare!

As in the budget
The worker will give his all
That he has to give

The rich make great noise
For giving the amount they
Have to spare of theirs.

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Reviews

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

A thought provoking poem on the widow with two copper coins, and how Jesus regarded the worth of their offerings. Unique style that expressed the theme well, getting the message across that it is not how much we give that's important, but it is WHY we give.