Maghrib Time.

I sit here
on the soft prayer mat.
A mysterious hush...

 ...as the
sunset prayers are offered to the Greatest.
A melodious ringing through the dusky air.
Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar!

The familiar heavens Turned
whimsical indigo from a strong blue.
As if Allah switched it from paint to
chalk.
A gentle flutter of birds trailing across the canvas.
Sharp twittering, and then-

Nothing.

Nothing but stillness.
Mystery.

Peace.