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Festival of Lights

On Sunday the Festival of Light begins 
Everyone does not know what that stands for 
So I'll explain 
It celebrates a revolt against oppression 
by the Israelites 
against cruel rulers 
who refused to let them 
practice their faith 
The people of Israel triumphed 
Led by Judah Maccabbee 
and his family 
a remarkable victory!
One day "swords will be beaten into ploughshares"
That seems a distant hope 
But if we "keep the faith"
IT WILL HAPPEN

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/6/2020 9:27:00 AM

What a beautiful write Mathew and an honorable tribute to this event! Best wishes, Jennifer.

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/25/2019 10:56:00 AM

Appreciatedd the tribute, Matthew. Best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2020.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/21/2019 10:38:00 AM

Thank you for this poem--I certainly did not know that--best wishes for the festive season, Matthew.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2019 6:52:00 PM

Great tribute to this memorable event, Matt!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/20/2019 11:54:00 AM

We can hope...it may still be a long way off but, there's always hope. Well penned. May your Chanukah be bright and hopeful.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/19/2019 2:25:00 PM

Hello Matthew Anish, Thank you for explaining your poetry. Yes keep the faith. Happy Chanukah. have anice day my friend.