You will see me

The storyteller we call John,

writes his singular account,

two, three, maybe more,

generations after the Jesus events.

The initial excitement and expectation

of the Parousia has passed; the Messiah

has not resumed his bodily presence

among the inhabitants of planet Earth.

The meanings of the pronouncements

concerning his impending return

will have to be found in the non-literal realm.

You will see me, you will live.

The evangelist confidently declares

that it is all about presence;

the faithful will see him where others may not;

in the eyes of each other,

among the company of the assembled,

and in surprising and unexpected places,

beyond.

His spirit abides;

a mysterious inhabitation

within the minds and the hearts

of those who call him friend,

a reassuring companioning

to encourage and inspire,

an invisible stirring within, and prompting

towards actions of love,

for those who are willing.

© 2011 Ken Rookes