Anonymous
Karyn Indursky
Close your eyes to pray
not for today, but tomorrow.
Close your eyes to pray
not for yourself, but others.
Close your eyes to pray
not for riches, but happiness.
Close your eyes to pray
not for time, but quality.
Close your eyes to pray
not for answers, but faith.
Close your eyes to pray
not for handouts, but help.
Close your eyes to pray
not for knowledge, but wisdom.
Close your eyes to pray
not for popularity, but friends.
Close your eyes to pray
not for solidarity, but family.
Close your eyes to pray
not for revenge, but forgiveness.
Close your eyes to pray
not for war, but peace.
Close your eyes to pray
not for coping, but understanding.
Close your eyes to pray
not for tolerance, but acceptance.
Close your eyes to pray
not for compatibility, but love.
Close your eyes to pray
not for dominance, but equality.
Close your eyes to pray
not for conformity, but expressionism.
Close your eyes to pray
not for closure, but beginnings.