Embu

An embu is a moving prayer & the one performed this early morning was for someone believed to be very special..

Embu

 

My most recent

Moving prayer or embu

Was performed

Today in silence

As promised

With no clock or mirror

Or stained glass

To remind me

Of where or when

Or how or what

Pray treat this

Dedication as a gift

Ultimately intended

For the eyes

Of you know who

It does not

Require incense, chimes,

Amen’s or peeling bells

Since there really is no need

For words at all

He does not know me

And you are gone

But wish him well

And encourage him

To soldier on

Then when truly done

Blow all recollection

Of this embu

To the wind regardless

 

 

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Very interesting poem...
Your choice of works pulled me back in to reread this poem again and then again.
I really enjoyed each read.
Lisa, now onto Madrid

[Neville]

now that is really something bless you Lisa & say hi to Madrid from me would ya .. N :)
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now that is really something bless you Lisa & say hi to Madrid from me would ya .. N :)

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome

[William Michael Reeves]

I am moved in silent words to not blow your recollection to the wind, but understand that time has no bearing on prayer and your dedication is read regardless. You are a poetic soldier writing bullets!

[Ghost]

Was a nice uplifting poem of a prayer to someone... Thanks for sharing it with us..

[Neville]

three years late sorry Ghost .. I hope you are well sir wherever you now are ..

[sette]

this is one uplifting and unique piece of writing

[Neville]

you are most kind and I thank you for it... N

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think about these prayers...and in a lifetime of religion, organized or not...i don't think there is a certain place for prayers...they just happen even in our thoughts, even without the words.

nicely expressed here.
j.

[Neville]

Precisely my friend.......thank you for considering these words and for the reasoned and insightful sentiment you leave behind your visit....... AGT's Neville

[emmajoy]

A being is never 'gone' merely out of sight, perhaps. We each have our own way of.. and yours is utterly, unselfishly, a touch of true divinity. I for instance, was standing in the porch of our church, turning a key at half past six.. walking in, feeling the chill, yet knowing i was where what happens, can happen. MY two dogs, sat by the font.. i lit six candles, watched them flicker to life.. and saw the spirit of what you include make its way here and there... perhaps to the wind regardless peeping in to see if all's well, if perhaps the bats are keeping watch.. An hour. Trying to empty mind.. but a tear got in the way, so where and what memories actually surfaced.. strange you use the words here and there, not many but perhaps shows that prayers and special thoughts are what they are.. silent in intent.. always. You leave the most Beautiful ..

[Neville]

thank you emmajoy.. my embu was for someone I have never met but whom I have been told is or was having surgery today... I promised I would do what little bit I felt comfortable with and could and now it is done... Oh' and thank you too... N

[barleygirl]

Truly the most original message about this topic I’ve ever seen! I so agree that prayer can be more meaningful when it’s not some obligatory utterance done only when the trappings are right for a sacred moment. To me, prayer is an on-going conversation with God where I share all my thoughts & feelings in spatterings thru-out each day. I’m sure your special someone will be uplifted by your heartfelt & well-crafted message . . . plus, thanks for teaching me a new word! *smile*Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

Bless you my very dear friend, you are far too kind on this occasion, but I like it, so hey.. what the hell..... Nug ya.... N

[Chris Shaw]

A silent prayer, beautifully and unselfishly given. Moving words.

Chris

[Neville]

Many thanks Chris your visit is truly appreciated and good afternoon..... N

[Lydia Shutter]

The most powerful prayers are said silently in the aloneness of a room. So meaningful and touching. Lydi**

[Neville]

Thank you Lydi** much appreciated sentiments indeed and I am grateful to you... N

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you Neville, for enlightening me about a spiritual aspect of prayer.it sounds very deep and unselfish and soulful.

[Neville]

thank you dear friend.......and yes, you are quite right, embu can also be very beautiful to watch....I do believe I was once on youtube demonstrating one..........N

[Mrudula Rani]

I am very impressed,and interested. I will find out more. I loved the unselfish aspect of this prayer. If we all do embu probably world will be a better place. Uma grande abraço.

[Neville]

Now that is a nice thought.... N