Thursday, May 13, 2021

Prayer of the Pandemic (new poem)

 


Prayer of the Pandemic
by 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