Mercy Is Lyrics by Patti Smith

mercy is as mercy does
wandering the wild
the stars are eyes watching you
a breath upon a cloud

two white doves, two white wings
to carry you away
to a land in memory
a land in memory

the sky is high
the earth is green
and cool below your feet
so swiftly now

beneath the bough
your father waits for thee
to wrap you in his healing arms
as the night sky weeps

two white doves, two white wings
to carry you away
for mercy is the healing wind
that whispers as you sleep

that whispers you to sleep