heart of mercy
crying to be heard
in the dimming of
dusks last true light
and the chilly winds
of emptiness
following a trail of tears
to an eerie blue Twilight
what we can't forget
is hidden in our hearts
buried somewhere behind
the midnight rains
between the lilting
moonlit mirages
and the lost forests
tragic last refrains
heart of mercy
tolling for freedom
back from the endless
assaults on morality
beating like rain
on the hollow log
of a reckless
and uncertain eternity
where a red flower
is damp with dew
where hatred is lost
in the cool of the morn
where the thick limbs
of the sycamore grew
where young dreams
are waiting to be born
where sundown trails
like a faithful dog
where the promise of magic
is waiting to be revealed
where sinners fail
and lovers never part
where lovers fight on
and prophets kneeled
where there is still
mercy in my heart
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Author:
WL (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: One of my favorite paintings as I painted it for my father years ago and came back to me after he passed ... this poem inspired by this painting
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Oh my, this is an incredibly beautiful poem/painting. Your father was proud of his son I'm sure. Excellent my friend. ; )
Thanks AP that comment touched me profoundly
You deserve it. ; )
Great writing. Enjoyed reading very much, and the paint is stunning beautiful.
Thanks Malu wonderful of you to comment
If you did not say it is a paint, I thought it is a photo. The dew, the flower petal, the color, the contrast all comes perfect.
Such a heart feeling poem.
Splendid, splendid indeed.
Thanks M&M that's really a very nice compliment and I truly appreciate it
Your fourth stanza - simply brilliant! The crescendo of wheres works and swells into a cascading degrees of truths spanning the realm of the natural to the supernatural to the crowned jewel - the most brilliant of them all - one whom has found mercy in one's heart. Well done!
Thanks Gary you really got the essence of the poem I'm glad you took the time to read it
A beautifully inspired piece of work - really enjoyed it.
Beautiful work of art to accompany it - what medium?
Thank you Michael , this is an acrylic painting
And expertly done.
Very good write, full of love and emotion. The painting is sublime.
Thanks I did get a little worked up writing this and again I'm not sure that I'm finished with it ....
Beautiful sentiment. Very moving and inspiring. Pleasure to read. Goes into my favourites.
Thanks Dusk Had a quick read of your poems especially liked arrow will be watching for your poems
The painting, the poem, the crescendo of emotions all coalesce to the zenith of inspiration. Great job!
Thanks rRodriguez I am glad enjoyed this poem I will be stopping by to read some of your poems
I am really enjoying your work, both written and painted and the way you match the two together is perfect. Just lovely.
Thanks Blue I am looking forward to hearing good things from you
Such a compelling appeal in both painting and poem - so pleased to have found your work here Bill and look forward to reading more of your postings.
Thanks Faye and I shall be reading yours
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