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'And on that night you will tell your son, saying: On account of this that the Lord did for me in my going forth from Egypt.'  Exodus 13:8

Exodus

     Imagine it today
     a rag-tag procession
     two-three million souls
     advancing northward
       Mt. Sinai their goal

     A bearded prophet
     leading the way
     leaning on the staff
       he waved yesterday

     When lice swarmed down, locusts, hail
     Egyptian first-born at midnight dead
     Pharaoh sent forth a wail
        his subjects in mortal dread

     Israel reached the Sea
     her joy turned wary
     trapped ‘tween it
       and Pharaoh’s pursuing army

     Then brave Nachshon 
     of Yehuda’s tribe
     walked into the waves
       setting the vibe

    The waves parted
    the sea split
    Their path charted
    Israel passed through...
    You may not believe me
      ~ but I was there too
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Tor Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It was God through Moses that was able to make that happen wow when you think about all they had to overcome. How do a million or more people hear you when Moses gave an order?
Maverick Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
My Gershon..Yet you don't look a day over the Millenium, I hope you don't mind such flattery As it were? Also with poems like this i do concur All blessings also.'
Elliott Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Powerful and stirring poem on the Exodus and parting of the Red Sea by God through Moses. Passover blessings to you and your family good friend. A FAV for sure. ~
DiMino Avatar
April 12, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Very vivid, thrilling...yep, you were definitely there! God is faithful to his people.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
In seed, indeed!
Mckeithan Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Well said Gershon. Your Passover tribute is powerful
Jones Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Great job! Love how you tell us this story with poetic grace!
Onclaud Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
profound lines highlight this poesy, gershon...yes you were there in spirit, in faith, and more... i enjoyed the last lines! soupie for you
Wolf Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thank you so much for the encouragement, Nette. I admire your poetic gift greatly, so it's special for me when you write kindly of my efforts... And apologies for the 'oops' on my first soup mail tonight. :) Gershon
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