Anil Deo Poet Bio

Miracle After Prayer

I
In a "decent" town, Ft. Beaufort, within 90km
I arrived about Seven in the morning
For much-needed cash from a Bank ATM
Who knew, the ATM took my card & "jammed"

II
Long story short, I met on roadside crosses
As arranged before Nine, the same morning
The back was closed before then, only ATM
No one to report a "robbery by ATM" to, 
So return later I did, joined 50-person line.

III
Query about cards chewed by ATM got no joy
A consultant I asked, gave me, "I don't know."
I rejoined the line, penultimate person in queue
I asked a cleaner, Viola, she took me to Unathi
All I did was sign a ledger, no ID asked, First in RSA

NOTE: IT is favor of God. I kept the prayer appointment, went back to town, got my Bank card, happily giving up my seat to an older gent.

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Bill Baker May 5, 2022 at 4:15 PM Loved the story in your poem, Anil. God is good! Bill

Victor Buhagiar May 5, 2022 at 5:56 AM All's well that ends well. Anil Deo May 5, 2022 at 6:20 AM Amen my brother in Christ. Bank holdups, & thus security, prevent easy entry inside South African banks. 15 years ago. By the time it was a similar ATM malfunction, byb,9 am the next day, thousands were withdrawn from my account

Valsa George May 5, 2022 at 5:49 AM Glad everything thus ended well ! It could be a miracle.... a favor from God to a man of prayer ! Anil Deo May 5, 2022 at 6:18 AM When I came to Africa after 14+ years of total absence, I was shocked that u can't get cash inside a bank, or go in for queries. Long queues, tight security ( hold ups, crime, is big). The bank people do NOT know me, so I was shocked nonID was seen from me. It is a miracle, from Jesus, to encourage my heart ... I know. ThanX Sis