Forgetting God End of midnight shift, Sore feet by the lift Stench fills the hall, She is back on call Rushed words explain, The accidental train From ward to bed, Alive almost dead Blurred sea of faces, Hurrying at many paces Too many fading, Efforts unending Why? Why? Why cant I make it better? Fight … Continue reading Forgetting God
Category: spiriTuality
The Humble Beads
The Humble BeadsWhispering lips Wrinkled fingers Roll the smooth beads ....Awe ....Respect ....Humility The moment when from him we came Until to him we return Not a leaf stirs Without his knowledge The power of one He is greatRhythm altered Beads slide with purpose Over the unifying thread ....Gratitude ....Beneficence ....Mercy A time to count … Continue reading The Humble Beads
When A Man Prays
When A Man Prays Sunlight turns to gold dust Prism in each rain droplet Majestic mountain bows Waterfall breaks into a pause Desert sand cool as mist Rose buds carpet the feet Angels lay down their wings Holy water starts to spring Mischief does not dare Sin smells of fear and God is obligated To … Continue reading When A Man Prays
I Wait…
I wait... I wait the patience of a pauper squatting outside the walls Alms from the faithful streaming out of God's house I forget hunger for a day they forget me for another six
Searching
Searching Melodious voices call you five times Will you not respond? Or are we searching in the wrong places?
SONYA KASSAM 