prayer
when your eyes are closed
your head bowed, hands folded
you must be doing this
and with open eyes
you just can’t
god isn’t listening
to those who look around
and see life, instead
you must block the creations out
crawl inside yourself,
& focus on yourself
when your body is the only thing
you can let god in
but – remember – god
is not listening
if you open your eyes
or look around
and this is your culture
just one of bowing down
shut your eyes
pray for forgiveness