Mercy

A shadow had eclipsed the majestic Sun

His Wings spread wide, his flight had begun

Celestial lights around him are shining bright

Illuminated the universe in the darkest night

His amber eyes are shining as a blood moon

the bravest hearts with fear will swoon

His fearless soul strikes reverence and Awe

With every strike of his mighty claw

Breathing fire to scorch and burn

In every swoop and every turn

Fear me, he screeched and scratched

A tiny Human in his claws he snatched 

A delicious feast that will satisfy his hunger

Or revenge to assuage his bloody anger

The Human killed his clan and stole his treasure

Was that blood thirst or simply for his pleasure?

Mercy, cried the fearful Human in panting gasps

Revenge, cried the Dragon in an irritated rasp

The Human cowered, surrendered to his bloody fate

Mercy, Mighty Dragon, echoed the Dragon’s mate

Release your claws and let the Human go

Show Mercy, he will no longer be your foe

Max O'Reilly