Messiahs

Should he come when I am sleeping,
have him sit in the softest chair;
serve him drinks and dainties -
attend him well while he waits there.

Serve him as you have served me
(with diligence and sage endeavor),
and mark his manner while he waits -
be it righteous, or mean, or clever.

And should you find him cold and common,
as were the ones who have come before,
be the gentleman, as always,
and show him quickly to the door.

J.D.Heskin

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