Namaz

I bow, drop my knees on the floor,

Eyes closed, head down,

Holding my hands tight together

I shiver with the glory of God

I pray, I pray, I pray

I tremble, I pray,

I cry, I beg, I plead, I pray

I keep my eyes closed

I pray and leave the words to God

I ask him to choose them for me

For I no longer know what to ask for

I no more know what to seek

I have no courage to ask for him, against his will

I have no strength to do otherwise and fulfill my own

For my happiness lays in his

But his happiness doesn’t rest in mine

I pray to God, my Silent prayers

And leave it to him to give them words

I knock his door each night

I walk away, before he replies

My word-less prayers, my hopeless faith

My begging eyes, remain quiet

I leave with empty hands

I leave with empty heart

I walk away till another night falls,

I walk away,

As Bewildered angels,

Toss their pages in air,

Knowing not what to write!