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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 12/23/2013 10:21:00 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?
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Date: 12/18/2013 4:19:00 PM
wonderful write, my friend - I felt like I was there in that holy place too
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Date: 12/16/2013 5:42:00 AM
Enjoyed your religious expressions, Matthew
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Date: 12/15/2013 3:08:00 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...
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Date: 12/15/2013 2:54:00 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 :)
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