Absent Prayers Poem by YURI DURAAN
Absent Prayers
I find it easy to pray for
other people -
to wish them happiness
safety
well-being
it makes me feel
virtuous and
a little bit righteous…
especially when praying for my enemies…
Oh! How I can pray for my enemies!
“those who have trespassed against…”
litany after litany
during dark nights
pacing the wooden floors
with my bare feet,
avoiding the accusatory reflections
of my own eyes
in bare windows…
“Pray for me! ” it says as I turn a corner
“Pray for me! ” as I go up the stairs,
my voice repeating incantations -
names of those I pray for –
my mouth forming the syllables
the many requests..
fervently I pray
for them
not for me
never for me
Hello my friend and this is an awesome poem and a awonderful occupation and past time to pray! Good! Loyd
A caring clever play with genuine feelings Yuri you are a heartfelt person and your own personal happiness will be a fitting reward regards Chris
Wow man! Excellent! I am exactly the same way... for I know I am no worthy of prayers.
Very readable, and thought-provoking too. Do we often pray for our enemies I mean?
I believe that God expects our prayers to be completely unselfish.I think he must be very pleased with yours. What a beautiful attitude you have, dear lady, and what a lovely poem you have written. Thank you. Richard
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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hmm.very interesting and beautifully concieved theme.............good poem