Gershon Wolf Poet Narrative

Feel the Passion of the Young

   A sign for our times, Dina abducted and raped            (See Gen. 34: 1-2)
     by a monster named Shekhem, a Hivvite

   When her brothers heard
     their anger blazed whiter than white

   "Such a vile act in Israel is just not done"                   (Gen. 34:7)
     by those who know right from wrong ... 

   Feel the ardor and the passion of those who are young
     oft-contested by their elders with beards so long

   Simon and Levi, young sons of Jacob
     did not 'sign petitions' or 'form committees'

   Within a week they slew 3,000 Hivvite males              (all the males... 
     for whom they showed no misplaced pity            ...supported Shekhem) 

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   Down through the ages, this story is told and retold
     They'd kill all the Jews ~ if not for retaliation swift and bold

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Bill Baker December 6, 2023 at 5:59 PM Great source, telling it like it is, Gershon. Thanks for sharing the Bible story with us through your poetic talents, my friend. Bill