Mercy, please.

Thinking too hard and writing too honest.

Mercy, please...

(My wish. Everyone does one gift of kindness. Share money, if you can. Share kind words and a smile. All of us need the mercy of kindness.)

I told her, I love you. I miss you. You were my kindest friend and I am sorry. I fell so low, I couldn't see the light of hope no-more. She wrapped her arms around me and she whispered. Johnnie, Johnnie. You ain't alone. I am here and I will keep you safe and sound. Please stay with me.

I told her. I am deep in s**t and my mind is gone. My heart is sleeping and I remember you. Maybe you can't save a man who doesn't want to be saved. My journey had led me to deep sadness and pro-found understanding. You pay for every sin, we do.

She brought me close, she held me, like a child and she sang to me.

"Ain't no angels here on earth, just us fools dancing on the dangerous dreams. We wanted too much, we wanted too little. Our greedy hearts learn too late. Love is life, life is love. I am here for you. I love you so and you are not alone."

I looked into her eyes of golden brown and I told her. We can swim or drown, we can drink or not? We can live or die? Maybe I am so damn weary and mistress hope is gone?

She kissed my face, my lips. She whispered. Please Johnnie, fall into me. You are not alone. Please stay with me till we can find hope in each other. I want your smile again, I want your laughter again. Please talk to me and please stay with me till we are brave again.

I looked into her beautiful face, I held her soft and tender hands. I asked her. Why my kind friend? She smiled. She told me. Do you remember you saved me often? The mercy of your kindness, the mercy of your friendship had saved me often. Now I need to return the mercy of your kindness. I love you so.

I told her. I will stay with you and thank you my kindest friend. I love you too.

Dancing Coyote

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Kim S.]

I looked into her eyes of golden brown and I told her. We can swim or drown, we can drink or not? We can live or die? Maybe I am so damn weary and mistress hope is gone?

I love the imagery through out, but I really enjoyed this line the most.
amazing write

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Beckie. Sometimes we must taste dirt to appreciate the sweetness of life.

[Kim S.]

You ought to put all your writes into a book, it would be well worth the read.

[Coyote Poetry]

I will this year. I need to deep edit dear Beckie. Been writing for 50 plus years. 2500 poems and stories. Writing and reading is my peace.

[Miss Sharon]

(All of us need the mercy of kindness.) Indeed we do my friend. Good write here. I like it a lot! ~Sharon

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Sharon. Mercy, we must give and we need sometimes.

[Betty Hermelee]

When one is down in the dumps, have mercy and kindness to this person, which is what your love did to you; nor return the favor to her. Always think of the other person’s sorrow and be merciful. That way, love goes both ways and happiness can once again flourish.
Well done John.
Best to you and your marvelous poetry!
Warm regards
B.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you, dear Betty. All of us need some mercy and we must give mercy to someone in need.

[William Michael Reeves]

But thinking and writing honestly is what creates the sincerity of a good poem. Is her name kindness? Your swimming coach helping you float through the dangerous dreams then fall into her waters of mercy!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you, William. All of us need the mercy of kindness. I appreciate the comment.

[M. J. Smith]

You would never think of taking her into battle. But it's good to know that you can share a foxhole with her. That kind of courage and loyalty are a dying commodity in this world. A fitting tribute to the best of friends.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you M. J. Smith. I agree.

[M. J. Smith]

It is hard reading your words sometimes. But it is always a pleasure. Have a great day, my friend.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I just love the depth of this poem. The truth is thiss world is filled with evil. All we have to do is stick together and create a wall of love

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. We need more friend and to lead with concern, kindness and listen. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Gee]

Aye, there needs to be more kidness, empathy, love shown to our fellow man. We all at times become to wrapped up in our own "me, my, mine" bubble to the point where we exclude all others.
I hope you and yours are well Coyote and are having a lovely Christmas.

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello, my friend and thank you for reading and the comment. I agree. We need to open our eyes to the world near.

[Patricia]

A very emotional write. Your heart and head weigh heavy and desperately need a lightening. We do that when we seek forgiveness, been there, it helps to find a way to forgive yourself, not easy but not impossible, in the meantime writing like this is very helpful and know that many feel this way at some point and sharing that in your writing does help others, keep writing! Hugs!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you, dear Patricia. I agree and I appreciate the kind words.

[Patricia]

You're welcome :)

[Writergurl]

"Ain't no angels here on earth, just us fools dancing on the dangerous dreams

WOW! this is so good, liked that line. This is one emotional read.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you, dear poet. I appreciate the comment.

[Lydia Shutter]

As we grow older, we realize the mistakes we made along the way. They are the onus we must carry through a lifetime. Showing compassion and mercy to people is what is lacking in our world. We must each try to improve on that front. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Lydia. We must give mercy and we must give mercy back to the people in need. Thank you for reading and the comment my dear friend.