I think that look of Christ might seem to say-- <br />'Thou Peter ! art thou then a common stone <br />Which I at last must break my heart upon <br />For all God's charge to his high angels may <br />Guard my foot better ? Did I yesterday <br />Wash thy feet, my beloved, that they should run <br />Quick to deny me 'neath the morning sun ? <br />And do thy kisses, like the rest, betray ? <br />The cock crows coldly.--GO, and manifest <br />A late contrition, but no bootless fear ! <br />For when thy final need is dreariest, <br />Thou shalt not be denied, as I am here; <br />My voice to God and angels shall attest, <br />Because I KNOW this man, let him be clear.'<br /><br />Elizabeth Barrett Browning<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-meaning-of-the-look-2/
