“Happy are the merciful,
since they will be shown mercy.”

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“Shown mercy.”

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Earned?… Mercy shown?

Do we really need to be shown mercy?
a question internationally bemoaned.

Indeed!.. Which of us truly can say
“Never am I wrong?”

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Plus,

Many toss out rude thoughts loud to heaven as if golden reversed rain

while fleeing from companionable friendships, which are in willing compromise gained

since arrogance breeds no HOV lanes
to wiz through with pals to anywhere in joy.

Rather, with nostril’s flared
pointed high to intensify a sneering downcast eye

it’ll be near impossible to eliminate intense rapport strain

inflicting utmost physiological pain

if
impatiently
inclined

Not to gloss over actions considered by us inane.

Vicious words spit freely
frequently

in arrant distain
of subservient brains

can drive one insane.

Yet…

we all transgress against
even ones merciful
imitating a Father wonderful
who day-to-day shows
his faithful children

how not
to live life

making worship of him
sadly,

in vain

is a goal
daily

we must employ

to God’s friendship
everlastingly retain.