I heard the most beautiful sound the other day
It was soft, unique in an exotic way
It captivated me, it caressed my essence,
It answered so many questions in my mind
The sound echoed throughout the halls
And into the still night
The tone varied,
The pitch raised to new heights
Others were also moved by this sound
This sweet music emanating
From one man singing to the sky
He sang the song in a foreign tongue
A story of needs wants and praises hung
In the air
Their rhythm so intoxicating and mesmerizing
That people cried Amen in affirmation to his words
Their voices full of emotion
From deep within their souls
Then they stood and began once more
The same praises shouts and cries with more
Enthusiasm then before
A part of me awakened then by the holy presence surrounding this group
Their words still echo in my mind
Their praises still linger in my thoughts
These were the everlasting words I could never grow to hate
ALLAH-O-AKBAR, GOD IS GREAT!