CORONA PRAYER
by David Radavich
Let the light
that has been hidden
by the cave
of commerce
shine out
with radiance.
Let the noise
that has blared
non-stop
on television
in malls
in restless crowds
be still
and listen.
Let the air
clean itself
from empty factories
and vacant streets
even to satellites
and the universe
beyond.
Let distance
bring us closer,
let us meet
in far places,
let us greet
one another
in spirit
and in truth.
Even in the midst
of death
let this earth,
this island home,
learn to love again,
to know itself
to heal
and create
radical hymns
fresh art
deep human touch
across a wide
new web.