I thought I had it sorted
what I was meant to be doing
prophet to the people of God
call them back to his ways
to walk on his paths

often they didn't listen
but I was determined, set
message like sharp arrows
voice a whetted sword
to cut to the chase

wearisome mind
they didn't want to hear
rarely took me seriously
made the right noises
but never changed

now that isn't enough
a change of job description
not just for the people of Israel
today, same message for all
me, prophet to the world

who'd have thought
who will listen


Tuesday of Holy Week
15th April 2025
following Isaiah 47.1-7