Peace Behind Bars

The Call to Prayer Path Found in Prison

I walked in darkness, lost in the night,

A leader of gangs, always ready to fight.

No parents to guide me, no love to hold,

Just anger and pain, my heart grew cold.

I sought power in violence, but it brought me shame,

Money and fear, It all felt the same.

The streets were my home, but my soul felt hollow,

Each step I took was a path hard to follow.

One day, in prison, I heard a call,

A peaceful sound that broke through it all.

The call to prayer, so gentle and kind,

It spoke to my heart, gave peace to my mind.

I found Islam, and my life turned around,

No more hate, no need to be bound.

I let go of drugs, I let go of the fight,

Faith brought me peace, and showed me the light.

Now I walk with purpose, my heart feels whole,

Faith gave me strength and healed my soul.

Brotherhood replaced the life I once knew,

With love and belief, I started anew.

The lesson I learned, no matter how lost,

There’s always a chance to pay off the cost.

With faith in your heart, and peace in your mind,

A new path to light, you’re sure to find.