Mercy Flows

Mercy flows

Down through the streams of earth;

Mercy flows

Through the warp and weft of our being

Through our breathing

Our breathing in and out.

Mercy flows

Through our laughter,

Brittle as crystal,

Robust as flesh

(Hearts that can break and heal,

Hearts that replenish)

And through our tears

(Acid or clear pure water).

Mercy flows

Through touch that is reverent, gentle,

Touch that is holy,

Touch that touches us

Down in the secret places.

Mercy flows

Through words grace-chosen

Shaped with a jeweller’s care

For precision healing,

Gentle as mercy’s self.

Mercy flows

From the stars in icy glory,

The life-burn of the sun,

White-opal moon,

And shadows under trees.

Mercy flows

From mercy’s self,

Holding all aspirations

In one transcendent love.

Mercy flows

From mercy unto mercy

Breaking us,

In order to replenish and to heal.

Mercy flows.