John the Baptist Prepares the Way

Matthew 3:1-12

Two men walking up a hill
One disappears
One’s left standing still
I wish you had all been ready
You brood of vipers
The kingdom is coming
And already here
The ax is at the root of the tree
And we are not ready for
For
Ready for what?
An end where some are saved
And most condemned?
Leaving this earth in a moment before
Before
The lamb comes to live in the Holy City
With the children of God from every nation?
Bear fruit that is worth repentance
Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Love one another.