A Prayer for Peace

One may hasten to believe that

Prayer is cure for every ill that

Humanity might sore conceive, a

Magic panacea pill.

 

One my listen to the news

With wonder and bewilderment,

Knowing that such travesty

Could never have been heaven-sent.

 

One may walk a pious path

Professing reverence as a creed while

Behind a mask, on bended knee,

Praying only in self-serving need.

 

One may make a passionate plea

For all who stand in desperate need,

Victims of misfortune or

Another hungry mouth to feed.

 

One may pray an end to wars,

May violence forever cease.

If granted an answer to just one prayer,

Let it be a prayer for peace