Mercy

Posted on by SaNdrA KniGhT
 

As dawn breaks apart

the edges of another day,

uncertainty comes too-

The silent moth unbidden flies

from the cornered shadows

of my bedroom

frantic wings flee me

and the dark.

I see not an intruder but

a fateful refugee

perhaps sent to probe

the virtuous nature

of a heart flush with fortune.

I cup my hands gently

around the winged creature

knowing it would be far less

trouble to drop it

in the toilet,

destination a watery grave,

it’s only a moth, after all.

Yet its wings

beat against my palms

not with a threat

but with a plea…for life;

our connection is complete

in this moment

the moth and me

need only one thing — mercy

 

image credit: Max Kleinen

9 thoughts on “Mercy”

  1. Reblogged this on A Cornered Gurl and commented:
    Sandy has such an intuitive and forthright mind. She’s also quite bold in her delivery and I love her writing for these things. I read this poem and I can see the imagery, feel the intensity, and respect the ending. It connects. She creates connection.

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Published by SaNdrA KniGhT

A longtime admirer and writer of poetry, short stories and songs, I'm a self taught musician on guitar, piano, harmonica, mandolin and banjo. After military service I returned to school and achieved my Bachelor's of Science in Music Therapy. I am the managing editor of a popular online writing publication called The Weekly Knob currently hosted on Medium. I do copywriting and editing as a side hustle and would like to hear about your project(s) if you are in need of an editor or copywriter. I am also available to collaborate in the processes of songwriting, performing and recording. You may contact me through my website. One of my favorite CD recordings of original music available on iTunes is 'The Deep End' by Sandra Knight. You can also find me and several free studio tracks for download on Soundcloud.com.