This poem that I am publishing here, in the form of a rondeau redoublé, is a controversial one given its strident critique of the modern Christian church.  There are many things that I could say about this and I would never get to the end of it in my own lifetime if I were to attempt it; however, after being a Christian for the last 28 years and having been to many churches of various theological and ecclesiastical traditions, having been to Bible college, and having once worked as a pastor, I believe I can say something on the issue.  I know there are many Christians who are genuine, down-to-earth, loving and Spirit-filled but they are very much the exception and not the norm.  Many churches and many in them are worldly, compromised, and indoctrinated by the spirit of this age and so this poem reflects that.  If you enjoy it then you understand where I am coming from and we are kindred; if you are offended by it then take it to God, reflect on yourself, and see where the Holy Spirit is leading you to grow.  If you are not a Christian then you may sympathise and my heart goes out to you.

God bless, Nahum.

Here is a poem that I wrote today about how Jesus is our rest. It is based on my favourite Bible verse, The Song of Solomon 2:3, as well as 3:5 of that same book; Luke 10:38-42; and Matthew 11:28-30.  It has been written in the form of a rondeau redoublé, where the four lines of Stanza 1 are repeated at the end of Stanzas 2-5.  The poem then concludes with the first part of Line 1 (“That apple tree”), in order to have a repeated theme guiding the entire structure. Enjoy! Nahum.