Behind the Prayer

The earth is in plight
the end of the world already in sight
in such dark times we look for help to His might
but what is the meaning behind the prayer ?
is God really there ?

millions die everyday
stabbed in the gut or thrown into the bay
many are killed before they can even speak or say
then what is the meaning behind this prayer ?
is God really there ?

killed in cold blood
or drowned in the monsoon flood
some were plucked when they were just a bud
then what is the meaning behind this prayer ?
is God really there ?

thousands have nothing to eat or wear
the burden of their impoverished families they have to bear
but still, are we ready to give and share ?
then what is the meaning behind this prayer ?
is God really there ?

few also satisfy their greed during this sorry time
but only thugs and cheats and crooks and slime
robbing the people, that is their crime
then what is the meaning of this prayer ?
is God really there ?

why is our land in grief and gloom ?
are we forever doomed or will our flower one day bloom ?
or will our joy be buried in a tomb ?
what is the true meaning behind a prayer ?
is God really there ?

however, all is not lost, if we try, we can still win this fight
for the world, we can be the guiding light
for we are the tomorrow after this fateful night
let's bring meaning to our prayer
the we'll see that God is here

-Arch
16/12/2010