the baptism

Naked,
Wading into the current,
Mud squishing between toes,
Strong hands support,
Take hold while gravity pulls,
Down,
Into the waters.

Death.

A brief second,
An eternity,
In Sheol, till
The prophet’s strong,
Arms pull,
Up,
Giving life,
Freedom,
Resurrection.

Honking,
A wild goose lands,
A Holy Spirit,
Tapping her bill on his chest.
A sudden tug on the soul,
Feelings of joy,
Callings for justice,
Overflow,
In all hearts.
Abba,
Is pleased.
The goose,
She is gone.

The Son leaves (the) Jordan,
Dons his cloths,
And walks,
Into the wild,
Baptized.