Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

A Blizzard In King David's City

Looking out of my hotel window
I see a blanket of white
as snow comes down from the sky
    The Holy City of King David 
grinds to a halt
Winds are blowing as 
Shabbat comes in
The city reels from the bad weather
Yet I take comfort in the fact
that I have made it to Jerusalem
The holy city of the 
Abrahamic faiths
I hope to see more of this ageless city
before I head home to the fabled Lower East Side
where I make my home

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Andrea Dietrich December 23, 2013 at 10:21 PM I remember you telling me of this strange occurrence. It's been an odd winter in other places as well. Some records being set even in Utah. I enjoyed this new one from you, Matt. welcome home.Typo in second line from the bottom. did you mean to say "head" home?

Jack Horne December 18, 2013 at 4:19 PM wonderful write, my friend - I felt like I was there in that holy place too

Dr.Ram Mehta December 16, 2013 at 5:42 AM Enjoyed your religious expressions, Matthew

Ilene Bauer December 15, 2013 at 3:08 PM you'll always have something to talk about - being in Jerusalem during a blizzard! i hope you get to see the sights, though. i enjoyed your poem...

Anne-Lise Andresen December 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM - King David felt absolutely great joy of God's living word, and puts it in beautiful poetry. - - A really nice poem, Matthew. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)