Jesus Laughing
Do you suppose at Cana Jesus frowned
at all the guests? Scowled at all the requests
from host and hostess, mother and all? Droned
endlessly about Himself and suggested
ways each person could improve his life and
then stormed away like a prima donna
when they were far too drunk to understand
a word He said? Or do you think he laughed
and sang and wished the couple joy, and ate
and danced and showed all there how to live well?Do you suppose he stood away, now quiet
distant and removed? Or did Jesus tell
a joke and talk to everyone?© 2002 Steven Riddle
