Jesus Smiled

Jesus wept once, 
at the grave of His friend. 
He stood there and cried, 
the way that you have cried. 
But the story didn't end there: 
the stone was rolled away, 
and His friend walked out 
into the light of day.
So when Jesus came back, 
the way He promised long ago, 
He didn't ride in on the clouds. 
He appeared in every face, 
and smiled.
"Weep no more," His smile said. 
"Dry each other's tears. 
God's Divine Love 
is born in every child."
 
You cannot lose it
and you cannot refuse it.
You are as I AM, 
the light of the world.
This is my final judgement.
Release your fears.
 
The peace you seek 
is right now at hand.
The Universe is complete
in every grain of sand.
On this rock of Truth
we are all granted a stand.

Provided bounteous bread.
Infused with delight,
baked for all to partake.

Given eternal life
made possible
by the love we make.
 
Planted with abilities of mind.
To each one's quest
our talents are tended.
 
Healed of separation.
Void of limitation.
Conflicts resolved.
Broken hearts mended.
 
Tame your tongue
and think anew.
All clichés
in time
come true.
 
Cast off hesitation, 
let all doubt go.
God's Love can never
be taken from you.
Consider yourself as One
in the know.
 
Within you shines brightly
the origin star.
You are fated to find it.
You need not look far.

No matter
aged or child,
safe at home
or lost in the wild.
Love is who you are.
You need not know how.

Slow it down a bit.
No need to race.
There really is no "there" 
to be first.
Only here and now.
 
God's Love
does not dwindle,
despite the depths you fall
or confusion you kindle.
Never has Love known more.
More can not supplant All.
 
Nothing changes what I say.
You can bet on your life 
these are winning stakes.
The universe was created perfect
and remains perfect in every way.
God makes no mistakes"
 
And Jesus smiled,
"All beings
on Earth and beyond
are my body and blood.
Accept this gift
with every breath.
Each moment, a joyful union.
Each birth loosening death.
 
I respect the words you say
and honor the view you see.
Please indulge yourself
and practice the same today.
Play with others as if you were me.
 
Focus on unity
and the love of one another.
Find the fine thread that connects.
God shines with perfect light
every facet of creation reflects.
 
Growth comes with each step you take,
and each thought passed by your mind.
 
How often have you thought
you have more than you need?
 
How often have you thought
it feels good to be kind?
 
How often have you thought
God wants you to succeed?
 
How often have you succeeded
in accepting what you find?
 
The past, a footprint in the dust.
The future, the fruit of our creed.
Here and now is eternity
to harvest honey.
There is plenty for everyone
and plenty of mouths to feed.
Does a child of God have need
for lawyers, guns or money?
 
Hard lovers and easy riders too,
I wink a nod of approval to you.
It is your respect I wish to earn.
The same applies to all as to others.
Mohammad, the Buddha and I
breathe as brothers.
They have much to teach me
cause I have much to learn.
 
My message is simple.
You are loved for who you are,
not the illusions you sustain.
As it is written,
you are birthed Imago Dei.
Created perfect
and perfect you remain.
 
Christian or Muslim, 
Zen or Jew,
those who have no belief
but to wade in the morning dew.
With you I pray and play,
Sing poetry and practice meditation.
Manifesting a Universe safe and pure.
 
You can choose to criticize
or taste sweet discovery.
Perhaps division leads to decay,
and denying Our Love
makes pain endure.
God wishes you only good.
That is for sure."
 
And Jesus smiled,
"The future looks dim for bigotry
and those who spare no expense
on their greed.
Gaining more than you give,
be it sport, trade or game,
is a hollow need.
You are all my sheep.
Do some deserve less than others?
Competition or cooperation,
which focus does Love keep?
Have you righteous reason
for denying equity
to your sisters and brothers?
 
Truth does not separate
treasures we have
from abundance we think.
Eternal thought is pure,
peaceful waters run deep.
A satisfied man shares
his first and last drink.
 
Supplied for you
are miraculous means
and your heart's beat
measures all ends.
You are conceived 
whole and complete 
and in time
returned to new form,
with family and friends.
I reach out my hand to you,
if it's a hand you need.
But as I told you before,
you are perfect just as you are,
you are grown from God's sacred seed.
 
Whether in the air,
on land or at sea,
you are the All to your very core.
One with The Creator
now and evermore."
 
And Jesus smiled,
"Have brave and original thought.
Be right here and right now,
alive in the moment.
Tread on fear.
Choose words that allow others heaven.
Reign in your soul,
storm in your brain.
Listen for music
that lightens your day.
 
Respect your body,
perfect but temporary.
Truly a glorious temple,
bones raised by spirit.
You are magnificent creatures
I'll tell you again and again.
You'll recognize my voice
every time you hear it,
and pass it on
every time you smile.
My message is always the same.
I wish for you a lover's kiss
and time to rest a while."
 
"You are composed of that holiness
which blesses the stars into view.
 
The moon, 
like the sun too,
blooming bright or blue,
is born 
from the same spark as you.
Rolling across the sky
each moment new.
 
Rhythmic rhymes sung in praise
heals all need and shares no lie.
Your economy flourishes 
with songs of justice.
Material fortune gained by deception
is withered and rotten.
Your worth is the love
you are willing to give.
Your debts, withholdings 
and the misbegotten.
 
Bliss does not require desire.
Satisfaction is simple by deduction.
There is nothing in the past
you need right now to know.
Your eyes light afire
when accepting God's Love
and know it is so.
 
Disease, like well being,
comes and goes,
ebbs and flows 
like all nature.
It can be strengthened
or diminished 
by the will of the mind.
Heal one another
I say to you.
Let your tongue 
speak its passion.
Allow guilt to resign.
 
Dance righteously
when your feet find that they can.
Being Light in motion
is a blessing for everyman.
 
Sleep peacefully under that starry night.
Regard one another
with abundance in your sight.
 
Live daily 
as if it were your last.
Remember each day
to forget the past.
 
Regard yourself well
and offer reparation.
The chain of love 
has no missing link.
You are closer to God
than your mind can think.
 
The sum of All is One.
You can figure it out
by dividing the difference
of what you must do
and what you think others should.
 
Do that which reveals joy.
Manifest wealth.
 
Do that which feels good.
Manifest health.
 
If you must resist a temptation,
resist the temptation to judge.
 
Give to others
a loving nudge.
 
Let peace be your passion.
Make charity a priority.
Respect each other
with clarity and sobriety.
You will be happy and wise
and always a majority"
 
Jesus offered namaste
and smiled again,
"Know that our hearts 
are forever entwined.
My blood runs in your veins.
 
Remember who you are 
and mind not the lies 
you may have been taught.
Think no fear and fear no thought.
 
God's Love lives
every where you look.
The key to all locks,
in every word
in every book.
Guiding your sight
and giving you wisdom
to see All can be right.
 
Meditate on my words 
but go beyond
these limiting lines.
I kiss your face gently
Ee'r the sun shines.

In dark of night
I burn in you 
ever lasting
inner light.
 
Love's language composes you
and sings your song forever.
God provides all Ways
and is always
willing to deliver.
 
Sow a spiritual garden.
Tend to the seed.
Focus on knowing
that All get their need.
Let go of limitations,
God provides as you believe.
My smile is yours for the seeing.
The Universe appears as you perceive.
God's Love is present in every being.
Give to others what you would receive."
Jesus came back 
and everyone smiled.
A smile from knowing
God within. 
Me and You
and every child.
 
Comments, criticism and hugs welcome.
 
© 2004-2023 by Rob Chavez