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Famous Mercifully Poems by Famous Poets

These are examples of famous Mercifully poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous mercifully poems. These examples illustrate what a famous mercifully poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).

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by McGonagall, William Topaz
...d,
Then from his body Maynard severed the pirate's head,
And suspended it upon his bowsprit-end,
And thanked God Who so mercifully did him defend. 

Black Beard derived his name from his long black beard,
Which terrified America more than any comet that had ever appeared;
But, thanks be to God, in this age we need not be afeared,
Of any such pirates as the inhuman Black Beard....Read more of this...



by Meredith, George
...e pale blood 
Expanded to the upper crimson cloud. 
Love that had robbed us of immortal things, 
This little moment mercifully gave, 
Where I have seen across the twilight wave 
The swan sail with her young beneath her wings....Read more of this...

by Alighieri, Dante
...
to bring me all Love’s words and desires.
His life, and all the strength that he can find,
from her sweet eyes are mercifully lent,
who feels compassion for our inner fires.’...Read more of this...

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