…and Jesus was baptized
(Matthew 3:13–14)
why
did he stand
in that Jordan River
if he was fully God
why
didn't he stay
on the dry riverbank
present and accounted for
a dense and nuclear loneliness
instead like an ordinary person
he stepped forward
against John's counsel
in need of conviction or a sign
why
is there more fear than relief
when the truth
descends
do I not want him
fully man
do I wish he stayed
clearly delineated God
waiting
letting doubts rise
in muddied waters
with the rest
do I push him ashore
not want him quite so close
(Matthew 3:13–14)
why
did he stand
in that Jordan River
if he was fully God
why
didn't he stay
on the dry riverbank
present and accounted for
a dense and nuclear loneliness
instead like an ordinary person
he stepped forward
against John's counsel
in need of conviction or a sign
why
is there more fear than relief
when the truth
descends
do I not want him
fully man
do I wish he stayed
clearly delineated God
waiting
letting doubts rise
in muddied waters
with the rest
do I push him ashore
not want him quite so close