Carpenter of Nazareth
Bring me back to the time
before the call of disciples,
of parables told
and blind and crippled
healed,
while the grain of corn
lay dormant
in the ground —
If I could walk with You
to places
known to sparrows,
roam the woodlands
of Palestine oaks,
stroll furlongs further,
past grapevines
and date palms,
through fields of wheat
and barley for gleaning —
If I could watch Your hands
work
on cedar and cypress,
handle wedge and chisel,
build tables and cradles,
wooden doors
and childhood toys —
And yet
when face to face,
as I gaze into Your eyes,
will I discern the sorrow
for Jerusalem,
the weeping
for woman and man —
O Carpenter of Nazareth,
my Lord and my God!
by D. G. V. © 2012
lilies, sparrows and grass 
absolutely exquisite! I think I will print it out in some beautiful font and decopage it for a present..
When you said look into his eyes, I could do that. I could see his sorrow over jerusalem or us. it is truly beautiful!
Thank you so much, Cindy for your kind and gracious words. I am thrilled that you are going to share these verses with a friend.
Really beautiful poem, I love how descriptive it was…I could picture the kind of images you were depicting. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your comments! They are a great encouragement to me. Blessings to you!
How poignant and daring to paint a picture of the Carpenter! Moving…
Thank you so much, Melody! This poem has been percolating in my heart for a few weeks now, and I knew I had to approach it with utmost care and balance.
Indeed – I always feel the extra pressure when writing spiritual topics because it so has to be RIGHT. You found a nice blend of human and Divine – well done.
Thanks again, Melody. Blessings, Dee
Beyond the LOVE that is ours for God is the love that is ours for His son, the flesh and blood man. Both are truly divine, one made all the more by the other. I love this, Dee. Always, your words fill me up…… ~ Love, Bobbie
Thank you for sharing such beautiful thoughts on LOVE that is truly divine, Bobbie! Love, Dee