# Feet o’ Jesus explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Langston Hughes.

## What happens

A speaker stands at the feet of Jesus, overwhelmed by sorrow, and pleads for mercy and divine assistance.

## Themes in this chapter

### Dreams and Despair

The speaker's sorrow is like a sea, and they plead for mercy, embodying despair and a longing for spiritual relief.

### Resilience and Joy

Despite the overwhelming sorrow, the act of standing at Jesus' feet and calling for help demonstrates a resilient hope for deliverance.

## Character check-ins

### Unknown

The speaker who stands at Jesus' feet and cries out for mercy.

### Jesus

The divine figure addressed as 'ma little Jesus' whose mercy and hand are sought.

## Key lines

> At de feet o’ Jesus, Sorrow like a sea. Lordy, let yo’ mercy Come driftin’ down on me.

Standing before Jesus, I am overwhelmed by sorrow as vast as the ocean. Lord, please let your mercy wash over me.

_The speaker expresses profound grief and a desperate plea for divine mercy._

> At de feet o’ Jesus, At yo’ feet I stand. O, ma little Jesus, Please reach out yo’ hand.

I stand at your feet, Jesus. Please, my dear Jesus, extend your hand to help me.

_A direct appeal for Jesus' personal intervention and comfort._

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