Redeemed

She falls to the ground

With hands stretched out,

Her frail body shaking,

Quivering.

She falls to the ground

With bloodshot eyes,

Her condemned spirit waning,

Lingering.

She looks up from the ground

To meet the eyes of the man,

And whispers faintly,

“Mercy.”

He looks down to the ground

To meet the eyes of the woman,

And cries out loud,

“Redemption.”