Goodtime Jesus - A poem by James Tate


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James Tate - Goodtime Jesus

Jesus got up one day a little later than usual. He had been dream-
ing so deep there was nothing left in his head. What was it?
A nightmare, dead bodies walking all around him, eyes rolled
back, skin falling off. But he wasn't afraid of that. It was a beau-
tiful day.  How 'bout some coffee? Don't mind if I do. Take a little
ride on my donkey, I love that donkey. Hell, I love everybody.

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Poet: James Tate Poem: Goodtime Jesus Comment 13 of 13, added on January 3rd, 2012 at 1:20 PM. bGctcnoXu No complaints on this end, smiply a good piece. Deacon from Ukraine Comment 12 of 13, added on January 3rd, 2012 at 11:26 AM. NsEHHMRMoiPclYiBb Just do me a favor and keep wtrinig such trenchant analyses, OK? Darold from Saint Vincent and the Grenadin Comment 11 of 13, added on May 25th, 2011 at 2:08 AM. @josh - why not just explain it instead of saying how easy it is and to reread it? thanks~ suzi More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Goodtime Jesus, has received 13 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own.

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Poet: James Tate Poem: Goodtime Jesus Last read: May 17 2013, 11:43AM Viewed 17338 times. Added Feb 20 2003.

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