Mercy

I have betrayed myself and others
My own sisters and brothers
So tonight as I sit kneeling
I can only feel this feeling
Guilt and death itself
Crawling out of the bookshelf
I read the words and I can't find mercy
Neither the priest nor the clergy
I find myself in this hole again
Crying and weeping as I sat there wondering; fearing
Fearing that my best was not enough
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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September 19, 2016 at 9:37 PM
Jay Eddy, Georgie, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
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September 18, 2016 at 2:29 AM
Welcome to Poerty Soup. Good entry with a nice poem. Hope u will enjoy PS very much. Keep on writing..........//:) with love
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September 18, 2016 at 12:05 AM
"Mea Culpa" is the best feeling which leads to peace ultimately...wel penned friend. :)
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September 17, 2016 at 11:43 PM
Jay Eddy,Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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