Choosy for mercy

We show no mercy to fish, goats and pigs

That we hunt or slaughter with spree.

We show no mercy to ants and insects

That we kill with chemicals  profusely.

Cats and dogs are our objects of mercy

But rats and snakes are taken into task.

Frogs are killed to teach anatomy;

Mice are tortured in the research labs.

Hunting spirit usurps feels for mercy.

Winning mood suppresses feels for mercy.  

We show no mercy, caught by jealousy,

Revenge or rivalry, on others’ downfall.

We show mercy only in a chosen field

Where we are safe and where we won’t to lose.

Is there any sanctity for mercy

That we boast of as a human quality?

30.11.2014