A most sacred right is to show mercy
The esteemed in high places are begged
for mercy to be granted if in their power
This is in the history of mankind
I try to be like these esteemed
but do not think of myself as such
I encourage everyone to be merciful;
to be tolerant; not to judge
I forgive readily and frequently
just as I wish to be forgiven
When others protest and are indignant
I try to advise and persuade
None of this is easy, nor is it
handled in a uniform way
We are entitled; some will ignore
Others walk away; curses are called out
and evil thoughts grow disproportionately
Still mercy is honor and honorable it is
to show mercy and forgive
We evolve, but characteristics
stay the same and move along with us
The attributes should become
stronger as we grow wiser
Everyone will not understand;
not now or ever
Thus we are challenged to be bold in
preserving these sacred rights
Stanski
January 10, 2020 ^
Steve Haarman 