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Topic: TEARS - (as in crying) (10/04/04)

TITLE: Who cried that day?
By Melanie Kerr
10/04/04

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Who cried that day?
T'was he or I
The cock crowed thrice
He caught my eye
His words, heard I
So clear that day
Echoed warnings
I would betray
"To death, go I
With you, if will"
My lips, he touched
"My friend, be still."
My heart, knew he
Flamed hot, so quick
But by his side
I would not stick
I watched, did I
In courtyard dark
As cruel whip
Left bloody mark
Accused was I
Of knowing him
My fear so bright
My courage dim
"This man - a stranger!"
Was my cry
But deep within
I owned my lie
My words, heard he
His face, I saw
Deepest, darkest
Pain he bore
Alone was he
Condemned to die
Without my Lord
Alone was I
Grief so strong
Tore me apart
Tears so painful
Broke my heart
Shame so heavy
Burned inside
Loud my sobs
Lost I cried
With pierced hands
Last word, spoke he
"Forgiveness, Lord"
Spoke he to me.


Member Comments
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Jessica Gingerich10/11/04
This is indeed a wonderful poem. It speaks the pain Peter must have felt.
So often we're reminded of how many times we've denied Christ when the peer pressure gets to us.
May we always come back and seek His wondeful forgiveness.
Lynda Lee Schab 10/11/04
Very creative twist, Melanie! Your words grabbed hold of my heart.
Well done!
Blessings, Lynda
Rebekah Bentley10/11/04
This is beautiful!
Norma OGrady10/12/04
Bravo
Yeshua bless
Norma
Nita Frazier10/13/04
Peter's denials is one of my favorite stories. You captured his love and his anguish. I think the poesty scheme is a little contrived, but it is a remarkable piece of writing.
Melanie Kerr 10/13/04
There is an updated version of the poem on my profile pasge if anyone wants to check it out.

Thanks Löve Mel
darlene hight10/14/04
Melanie this poem really pulls you into the story! great job!
L.M. Lee10/15/04
powerful flow of words over that fateful day.
Rose Gingerich10/16/04
WOW!! Very touching poem. I'm sure we have all at times denied Him. But as you said in this beautiful poem, He forgives us. He forgave us before we denied Him, knowing we would.
Blessings,
Rose
Monique Fox12/08/04
Nice poem. Plese post it at "Poetry and Poets of God": http://groups.yahoo.com/group/poetryandpoetsofgod


   
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