# Ma Jesus — Poetry character guide

> Ma Jesus in Poetry by Langston Hughes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ma old time daddy

**First appearance:** 0037-prayer-meeting

## Who they are

A colloquial, affectionate reference to Jesus or a father figure in spiritual poems.

## Relationships

### [Misery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/characters/misery)

_family_

Ma Jesus and Misery appear in a maternal-suffering bond, possibly a mother and child or spiritual caretaker.

### [Misery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/characters/misery)

_family_

Ma Jesus and Misery appear in a maternal-suffering bond, possibly a mother and child or spiritual caretaker.

## In the story

### [Song: Rocks and the Firm Roots of Trees](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/song-rocks-and-the-firm-roots-of-trees)

Referenced as 'my mother' whose singing in hardship exemplifies the power of song.

### [Moan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/moan)

Addressed as the source of comfort and peace.

### [Lover's Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_15_se/chapters/lover-s-return)

The old time daddy who returns home sick and lonely.

## Links

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