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I prayed in the only way I know how

Today's poem is I prayed in the only way I know how by Sampson Spadafore. It is read by Julia Bouwsma.

I prayed in the only way I know how

god turned the sky trans
and I thanked her

and I prayed
in the only way I know how

I rubbed cocoa butter on my scars
and I trimmed my beard

I painted glitter on my eyelids
in gold and hungry

I lit a candle for those we lost
and I sealed in a spell with the wax

I rested in the warmth of my partner's arms
and we made each other moan

I wrote a letter to my elected officials
and I texted I would see my friends at the rally

I painted my cardboard
and I chanted until I was hoarse

Then god turned the sky trans again
and I thanked her

and I prayed
in the only way I know how

Music provided by Chris Moore and Storyblocks.