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Kaveh Akbar — How Prayer Works

Poetry Unbound

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The Power of Prayer in Human Connection

The poem explores how prayer can bring people together in a secular, casual, and inviting way, emphasizing the human aspect of the practice. It challenges the notion that prayer requires formality, highlighting the importance of prayer as a practice present in the body. The poem defends the brothers' laughter as not neglecting the essence of prayer but rather enhancing it through joy, connection, and shared experiences, promoting the idea that prayer works through human connection and presence, rather than just divine intervention.

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