Harmonica Prayer


I am not good at prayers. I was never religious. Whenever I was asked if I were a Christian because of my name, I would reply in the negative. It was then assumed that I was a Buddhist, which I would nod in concurrence to avoid having to explain my agnostic beliefs. I was brought up practicing a mix of Taoist and Buddhist ways of worshipping.

I would like to say a Catholic prayer for Mum?s departed soul everyday but I do not know how. Therefore, every morning I would blow a couple of Christian hymns before Mum?s altar with the harmonica. The only two tunes that I know of are What A Friend We Have In Jesus and Amazing Grace. In time, I shall learn to recite a proper prayer. Today marks the eleventh week of Mum?s passing.

Author: Peter Tan

Peter Gabriel Tan. Penangite residing in the Klang Valley. Blissfully married to Wuan. A LaSallian through and through. Slave to three cats. Wheelchair user since 1984. End-stage renal disease since 2017. Principal Facilitator at Peter Tan Training specialising in Disability Equality Training. Former columnist of Breaking Barriers with The Borneo Post. This blog chronicles my life, thoughts and opinions. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

4 thoughts on “Harmonica Prayer”

  1. My mother is in a coma. And I saw your site tonight and it is comforting to read. Thank you.

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