John the Baptist

Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see.

Miraculous birth,
Unconventional life,
Vision of dove and voice from heaven.

The plaintive question
From the prisoner reaches Jesus:
“Are you the one, or should we look for another?”

Even John, with his history, doubts.

And Jesus, in his perfect graciousness,
Simply lists the miracles,
Prophesied before in Isaiah.

John, you’ve got this. You’re doing fine.