Mercy

 by Nikki Giovanni


She asked me to kill the spider
Instead, I got the most
peaceful weapons I can find


I take a cup and a napkin.
I catch the spider, put it outside
and allow it to walk away


If I am ever caught in the wrong place
at the wrong place, just being alive
and not bothering anyone,


I hope I am greeted
with the same kind
of mercy.

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