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Shabbes, Once More

Tonight is Shabbat
   Many scoff - but I find it a day of peace 
A female rabbi - which is not to everyone's taste 
But she is on my TV 
reading the hallowed words 
Years roll by - often full of pain and suffering 
   We say prayers for healing 
Last Yom Kippur 
  I stood under a tent 
and prayed, prayed hard! 
for my self and my loved ones
I believe someond is listening

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Old Buck

Date: 7/17/2019 2:43:00 PM

Matt: I would suggest that "one" not only listens but responds. I worry we often don't recognize or grasp the answers when they come. :o( Keep writing and sharing with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2019 7:21:00 PM

Just here to say HI!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/26/2019 4:05:00 PM

Divinely inspired Matthew, and beautifully expressed! I believe silent prayers are also heard. Blessings, Connie : )

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/20/2019 3:44:00 PM

I'm listening, Powerful poem, Matthew.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/19/2019 10:11:00 PM

yes, Matt, someone IS listening, and I am glad you believe that . So they have female rabbi's now, huh? So far, Mormons out here have not given in to having women hold the priesthood!