Sweet Mother Mercy

  

Sweet mother mercy

Shows none at first

Till in the vortex of time

She grants you forgiveness

Not as a blessing but

More of a curse.

For she knows

The toxic fumes

That escape the gates

To your soul

Will also poison the heart

That keeps you

Walking the earth.

Showing tough love

She can only pray

That the road to nowhere

                      Leads to the truth of life.

Reviews

[Awake.&.Unafraid]

short and sweet.

I like the personification used in this poem, it makes a very strong image and lets the reader feel free to interpret the poem however they choose..I like how you clouded the meaning by not bluntly saying 'this is what the poem is about'. It leaves it up to the reader to make connections and think for themselves. As a writer it can sometimes be hard to know what is 'going to far' with metaphors, making sure the reader understands your meaning and all. This is touching and beautiful, and you did a good job. The vagueness of the theme fits the style.

A&U

[Wildfleour]

It's a tough road, life is, but along the way there are some spectacular sights! Truth is everywhere; we just need to look for the signs along the road! :)

[Brianna Brie]

Just the title alone sucked me in. Really neat poem with strong rhyme. The last line is off center.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Very well written poem. Enjoyed reading it, never looked at mercy that way before. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Hoshi Nami]

i like the image of a merciful mother being harsh and tough. she gives me hope even though salvation is not easily granted.

[AG]

sweet and simple. without any opportunity wasted on conveying your message.

i love dthe minimalism and straightness of it all.

[Emily B]

sweet mercy, may all those in need find it

[just is]

Well vented and very strong feelings here and well expressed emotions. A point well taken. Well written.