What is Mercy?

When you come face to face

with the reflection

and you could choose to show your anger or wrath

in that moment

but instead - you hold back

Your rage is held under constraint

and your violence is kept under wraps

Patience covers

and your compassion arises

You see - in the other - yourself

the object of your love

and you recognize

your own wishes, your own hopes

in the reflection

through awareness

Grace overcomes

and Mercy is shown

as all other emotions to the contrary

are suppressed in your Loving action