Monday 6 August 2012

THE HOUSE OF THE HIGH PRIEST

Pungent curl of smoke,
His face glowing in the firelight,
A draught chilling his back  
"I do not know the Man".

Jostle of rough elbows,
Eldritch firelight on scarred faces,
Furrowed, interrogative brows  
"I do not know the Man".

Shriek of a frightened fowl,
Eerie twilight shining,
A sharp, accusatory maid  
"I do not know the Man".

A second cock crow.
A look. A sword to his heart. Again
Peter, stumbling from the murderous house,
Began to know the Man.

1 comment:

  1. Jesus Christ our High Preist, was denied in the house of another high priest.

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