Holiday Prayer (New Poem)
by Tim Kavi
in my heart
rises a prayer for the world
it is not just from my heart
but on my lips
as no prayer
has ever been uttered
as no longing
intercessory yearnings
flew to a heavenly throne
not just for peace
and good will
not just social justice
for all
not just for love
to those who feel unloved
joy to those
who are sad or feeling lost
but for health
and safety
a yearning, for those
who have cried out
may angel's wings
carry you to the place
where eagles soar
far above
from all life's troubles
where they will look small
and finally are brought low
in the new year
and to the plague's own demise
we say to the world
as humankind
we will rise
we will rise!
