MERCY

 

I met Barabbas today

in the local launderette

he told me of his life of crime

& how he wanted to leave it behind

& I heard Jesus say,

"Remember Mercy"

 

I met Barabbas today

as I waited for the bus

in the form of a 16 yr old girl

kicking up a fuss

& I heard Jesus say,

"Remember Mercy"

 

I met Barabbas today

in the lonely heart

of a woman in pain

who spewed out bitter words

like falling rain

& I heard Jesus say,

"Remember Mercy"

 

I met Barabbas today

as I turned the corner home

he looked

a lot like me

& I heard Jesus say,

"Remember...

Mercy"