Jokerman

Half way through last week's postings, I was referring to them in my thoughts as "the 70 faces of Torah" series. I thought I'd follow up with some words from "Rabbi" Bob Dylan. "Jokerman" is from his Infidels album, one of Dylan's best albums in my opinion. He is tapping into some deep images and symbols here. Is he speaking as poet or prophet? Is he being playful of serious? Or would you say it is "all the above?"