Prayer of the Pandemicby Tim Kavi
tonight there is no hiding
from the terrible truth
there is much suffering in the world
in India, Brazil, and here in the US
there is so much loss
all over the world
no other words matter
and may not for some time
but, may the heart of compassion
seek the earnest prayers
and intercessions
from all who will pray
and state with all sincerity
what matters the most
is the cessation of this suffering
my prayers and I hope yours too
is for the healing balm
to be applied to this stricken world
and that relief may flow
and comfort all those afflicted
and strength to those applying that balm
our prayers are with you
our chants and mudras
our entreaties and intercessions
our two hands lifted
our souls united
from all faiths
and corners of the world
God be with us all
and may the arms of those that pray
move among us, Durga, or GuanYin
be around all of those who
cannot be comforted by touch
finding the many arms of compassion
still surround you
and an angel's wing
still brushes by you
touching you
the hugs of absent brother or sister
mother or father,
friend or lover,
spouse or child,
the kisses of our love
and compassion
goes out to the world
to be healed,
and to not be afraid!
we will live!
we will recover!
we will be remembered
and we will never be forgotten
in the hearts of those that love us
and walk with us in this time
of darkness, let there be these
lights in the world!
of ever redeeming love
and the healing memories of what
who and where we have loved!
until the scourge is one day forgotten
and the hope of life is redeemed
by our mindful turning
and reflections upon lives
lived!
In the face of this, we live,
we breathe, and have our being!
4-22-2021
