Mercy Kissed

thirsty, mercy!
thirsty, mercy!
thirsty, mercy!
quivering…

thirsty, mercy!
thirsty, mercy!
thirsty, mercy!
quelled…

thirsty, mercy!
thirsty, mercy!
thirsty, mercy!
quenched…
delivering…

Poem by Nicole Beaver: 4-28-17