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.

Added: on July 4th, 2005 at 5:22 PM | Viewed: 8426 times | Comments and analysis of Goodtime Jesus by James Tate Comments (10)

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Poet: James Tate Poem: Goodtime Jesus Comment 10 of 10, added on February 26th, 2006 at 7:52 PM. This is a wonderful piece. For those of you who don't get it, please keep reading it. Read between the lines. This piece is not shallow by any stretch. There is a DEEP meaning. Try combining the two things foreshadowed by both Jesus' nightmare and "Take a little ride on my donkey,...". You'll get it if you look for it. Josh from United States Comment 9 of 10, added on December 10th, 2005 at 9:51 AM. I read it. I re-read it. I re-re-read it. I got it! lol I like it! Arlene from United States Comment 8 of 10, added on July 4th, 2005 at 5:22 PM. A lighthearted, but deft, poem from our finest living poet. cary from Bahrain More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Goodtime Jesus, has received 10 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by James Tate with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: James Tate Poem: Goodtime Jesus Last read: May 13 2008, 9:20PM Viewed 8426 times. Added on July 4th, 2005 at 5:22 PM.

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