A Colloquy Of Haiku

(I) In this dry land we must believe in something Good that will quench our thirst. I must proclaim it: I do believe in one God. Such is my firm faith. From my early days I have felt close a tender and loving presence. Here in our garden stands a solitary tree whose fruit is most sweet! Who has so blessed us? It is our God who cares for all creatures on Earth. (II) I too thirst within. We are not so far apart; together we search. I too need heart's ease: what you call faith I call hope. It's the Earth that gives. Something shines with love: Mother Earth pours forth riches for all her children. Where you see stretched forth the Hand of God Almighty blessing His creatures, with eyes just as keen, I see just the Hand of Fate fulfilling our needs.