Wednesday, 9 June 2010

Peter Went Out and Wept Bitterly

PETER WENT OUT AND WEPT BITTERLY

(Matthew 26, 75)
Poor Peter

To act against a man
inexcusably
a man so noble
he does not reproach
or condemn
but forgives
does not hold it against you

To take advantage of him
treat the matter
as if didn't matter
and everything really fine

Poor Peter

He is human
© Gerald England

Composed: Ackworth, 1st January 1969

Publications

1976 MEETINGS AT THE MOOR'S EDGE (West Kirkby, Headland)
1988 The Old Police Station (UK)
1991 Poet's Forum (USA)

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