Prayer 1 Poem by sabit ince

Prayer 1

Save us from the one
who holds the Koran,
is filled with lies yet,
and is, in reality, a serpent.

Save us from the one
who holds a grudge,
whose religion is money,
and who favors vested interest.

Save us, oh God, from the one
who lives for hatred,
knows not of gratitude,
and has no mercy!

Save us from the one
who knows no kindness,
never dons a smile
and is a non-believer.

Translated by hülya n. yılmaz
February 14,2020