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The Longest Night

No doubt in his heart no doubt in his mind this is the longest night of his entire life for time stood still when He looked into his eyes and caught his lies. To have denied his Lord to have denied his faith the pain of his guilt will be surpassed only by the painful agony of the impending death of Christ. Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. Luke 22: 60-62, The Bible, New International Version 08 March 2015

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/14/2016 9:19:00 PM

I was going back and reading older poems, its funny how sometimes without knowing a poems title invites you back, loved this a second time! Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/24/2015 11:39:00 PM

good title for this one of a night of betrayal. but Jesus forgave him and I think he became all the stronger for it. I was excited to find this. I have maybe seen all your other poems!!

Paul Schneiter

Date: 4/18/2015 7:54:00 AM

Kim, with both power and grace, you capture the personal hell Peter must have experienced after denying Christ. Indeed, it must have been the longest night of Peter's life. Thank you for an exceptionally insightful poem.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/10/2015 2:35:00 PM

An unimaginable sorrow on that longest night. He turned his tears to great works ..beautifully written, Kim...hugs, Rhonda

Joanmarie Peranteau

Date: 3/9/2015 8:07:00 PM

Enjoyed this very much. You took me back to that night and I felt Peter's anguish. But Peter learned from this and never again denied his faith.

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 10:03:00 PM

Yes, you are correct. In fact, he has regained his passion for his faith that took him eventually to the height of Christian ministry and world history and eventually his painful death. Thank you for dropping by and sharing your thoughtful comment, JoanMarie. :) KIM

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/9/2015 12:33:00 PM

so timely for the lenten season, kim... magandang tula.. mabuhay ang pinoy!.. huggs.. salamat sa bisita.. :)

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 9:46:00 PM

Salamat ng marami, Nette. Though it wasn't my intention, yes, I believe so too, it's just that I felt led to this verse the morning I posted this. Yes! Pagpalain pa tayo nawa! :)

Cherl Dunn

Date: 3/9/2015 11:36:00 AM

Dear Kim A very passionate and heart felt write here my friend in the context of your subject matter this is perfect, bravo I wish you luck in the contest I'll cross my fingers for you, God bless, and thanks for your comment for my Easter egg poem it was a fun write to do take care, cheri

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 9:43:00 PM

Thank you, cheri, for dropping by and leaving a thoughtful comment. I appreciate your support. Hugs! :) Kim

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/9/2015 10:49:00 AM

A touching and sad poem dealing with the loss not only of Peter's faith and loyalty, but we are confronted with all the pain that is connected with this. Emile. #7

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 10:57:00 AM

I thought so too, sire. Thank you once again for your kind visit, insightful comment and the perfect 7 rating. All the best! :) Kim

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/9/2015 8:37:00 AM

I'm touched by your write, my dear. Lovely in every way. May God bless you. Hugs

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 10:54:00 AM

Oh btw Eileen, I love the new avatar, but the previous one was cute as well. :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/9/2015 8:37:00 AM

I'm touched by your write, my dear. Lovely in every way. May God bless you. Hugs

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 9:06:00 AM

Eileen, I'm glad that this write has touched you too, just like it touched me. May God continue to bless you, in each and every way. Hugs! ;) Kim

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/9/2015 8:02:00 AM

Good work for the contest..We are just as guilty as Peter at different times in our lives if we admit the truth to ourselves..This is a good one that is a testimony of your faith..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 8:57:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. Appreciate the time you have given to visit, read, mull over and share your own thoughts about the subject. Isn't a proof of God's unfailing love that "while we were sinners, He died for us"? HUgs! :) Kim

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 3/9/2015 7:29:00 AM

A free verse from a bible verse! I love this! So well done. All the best in the contest

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 8:53:00 AM

Thanks Njeri, for reading my poem. I do appreciate your comment and well wishes. Hugs! :)Kim

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/9/2015 5:58:00 AM

Divinely beautiful! We only could wish never ourselves to doubt our faith and His love! We all should remember what He went through for our sins! Great writing and a seven , dear Kim!

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 6:13:00 AM

Thank you, sire for dropping by, great comment and great rating. Hugs and smiles!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/9/2015 4:18:00 AM

- Kim, a skilled and very well written poem - I wish you best of luck in the contest ..... and lovely new week :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 5:01:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. That's really sweet. Hope you do too! Hug you back! :) Kim

Fadi Mathew

Date: 3/9/2015 3:20:00 AM

That night, however long and agonizing, was ended with a great joy on the third day from which we derive our hope and faith. I loved the theme and the way you have chosen the words.. Wish you the best of luck in the contest my dear friend!.. :) Fadi

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/9/2015 3:46:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. Fortunately for both Peter and me, God's love is never-ending, it is new every morning. Throughout that long and painful night the Lord never gave up on us, and on anyone who humbly repents and realizes the wrong turn we have taken. Hugs and blessings!

Kim Shaw

Date: 3/8/2015 9:28:00 PM

Excellent write. Very poignant and filled with angst. Good luck in the contest, Kim !! Hugs, Kimberly xx

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/8/2015 9:33:00 PM

Thank you, my dear Kim, for the visit, comment, and support for the contest. Hug you back! Kim :)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/8/2015 9:17:00 PM

A very creative and original poem! Loved it!

Kp Nunez
Date: 3/8/2015 9:27:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur. I agonized over the subject! Thanks for the constant show of support by being the very first to comment. :) Kim