Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Hatred Holding Sway

The Jewish New Year starts tonight
And autumn starts today.
I can’t feel optimistic, though,
With hatred holding sway.

Divisions in this country
Make me feel I don’t belong,
With the ones in charge ensuring that
We’ll never get along.

Colbert’s speech at the Emmys
Ended on an upbeat note.
“I have never loved my country more…”
Was part of what he wrote.

I wish that I could feel that way
But I must disagree,
For our leaders now don’t represent
America to me.

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Chris Conn September 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM Mind you it’s not hostility or aversion directed at all Jews, just specific Jewish persons. Happy New Year.

Gershon Wolf September 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM You feel hatred coming from the Republicans. I feel it coming from the Democrats. Whatever -- the point is America's had it with its appreciation of Judaism and Jews. I view it as a 70-year aberration from the norm of Jew-hatred, during which gentiles restrained themselves so as not to sound like Nazis. Those days are sure over... And yes, IT CAN happen here... Wishing you and your family a sweet New Year, Ilene. Ilene Bauer September 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM I’m afraid it IS happening here, Gershon, but let’s put that aside and focus on the new year. L’Shanah Tova!