Water, Water Everywnere? Poem by James Hart

WATER, WATER EVERY WHERE
Wine, wine everywhere
New wine, the best wine.

How can the Chancellor tax it?
How can he tax what two minutes before was water?
Water might be metered but not taxed.

And how long will it go on for?
Was it just the wedding Jesus was at?
And what about other weddings that day?

And what about other water containers that day?
Was all the water in the room changed into wine?
And if not, why not?

And what about the water for purification?
Or is Jesus saying by his action
That this can go by the board?

Is it a miracle or a parable?
A parable of the difference Jesus makes
Or could make if we bring our needs to him.

It is called a sign indicating the meaning lies beyond the visible
this supports my assertion that we are not to take it literally
But that it points to some thing deeper

So for no wine read no joy
For wine read the effect Jesus has on situations
Read fullness of life

©2009
James Hart