Peter always
had the measure
and mastery of
his men, and could
read at a glance
the handling
of any boat
in storm or calm –
alarmed by
this pitching
and yawing with
death-wish Messiah
at the helm,
and scourged
for his quiet word
about Israel's hopes
and dead messiahs –
he sat, pondering:
whether to chance
his all, or not.
25 March 2013
© the Revd James M McPherson
Maryborough Qld