Mercy

Mercy

like fools
who live in palaces 
filled with treasures

but each day
go begging
for copper coins
on the street

you rage
burning yourself up
demanding justice

when you are soaked
and immersed
and drowned in Mercy

without ever  
having to ask


7th april 2014
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from the upcoming book: "The Truth Is Love"
image: with thanks via Iraj Jahanshahi on facebook

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