Have you looked
into their eyes
Have you heard
their whispered cries
Have you seen
them kneel
With their hands
touching palms
Have you seen them
In the light
Of the candle
They just lit
As they pray for your beloved
As they pray for her to live
I have never
been so humbled
felt so grateful
or so loved
I am awestruck
By the feelings
That comes
From up above
I know that they
Aren’t waiting
For my heartfelt
Gratitude
I won’t touch them
On the shoulder
Or think to intrude
So instead
I touch my hands together
And as I bend my knee
My lips begin to move
Have you seen
them kneel
With their hands
touching palms
Have you seen them
In the light
Of the candle
They just lit
As they pray for your beloved
As they pray for her to live
I have never
been so humbled
felt so grateful
or so loved
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