Fruitless figs
in the yard of the landowner
ready for the ax
not living to their potential
with loving hands
hands of the gardener
they were given reprieve
a chance, to live
bear fruit again
before the ax and the fire
if they stayed fruitless
after further feeding
March 15, 2007 13:42
Luke 13:6-9
(Raymond A. Foss)
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