the artist's rendition

was Jesus

that handsome, that attractive

with movie

star looks,

the blue eyes

and long

hair. the clean

flowing robes.

was he that muscular,

that strong,

jaw squared.

his long arms

and clean hands

reaching out to comfort

the world,

or was he more like us,

not ready

for his close

up.

disheveled and tired,

sitting down at the well,

drawing words

in the dirt,

with

a worried

stare.