Poem October 22, 2001 Issue

Eastern prayer

Gloria Onyuru

Their prayer:
Aggravating and disruptive, that call to prayer five times a day!
Shouting from a minaret—is there no other way for them to pray?

First impression, first reaction, how foolish!

My prayer:
Begrudging and self-righteous, I said my daily prayer times five.
"Since mine is better, it is the one that will prevail, that will survive."

Second thought, second try, still needs work!

OUR prayer:
Now willing and inclusive, my prayer extends to all.
We pray together, stay together, whenever we get the call.

"Our Father which art in heaven" is everywhere, including all!

Gloria Onyuru

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