I found freedom in prayer
Peace in prostration
And belonging in submission
As my head touched the floor
I found my heart at the mosque
And a lullaby in the recitation of supplications
I found hypocrisy in preachers
And piety in the poor
Sisters that lay in the shadows
To show me light when I fall
Brothers who are protective
But most of all respectful
I found a unity with strangers
A vision beyond this world
I wanted to see my reflection in
The rivers at the Gardens of Eden
I fell in love with manners
Smitten with worship
Prayer swept me off my feet
Where there is God there is no defeat
Aug 31, 2014
Aug 31, 2014 at 12:21 PM UTC
I found freedom in prayer
Peace in prostration
And belonging in submission
As my head touched the floor
I found my heart at the mosque
And a lullaby in the recitation of supplications
I found hypocrisy in preachers
And piety in the poor
Sisters that lay in the shadows
To show me light when I fall
Brothers who are protective
But most of all respectful
I found a unity with strangers
A vision beyond this world
I wanted to see my reflection in
The rivers at the Gardens of Eden
I fell in love with manners
Smitten with worship
Prayer swept me off my feet
Where there is God there is no defeat
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