It's Passover-Seder Time
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To all of my Poetry Soup friends who attend Passover Seders, the lines of this poem may well ring true...
Happy Holiday! And I'll be 'back at ya' in a few days...
Alright, you guys, it's 'Passover-Seder-time!'
First we party -- Drink a whole glass of wine.
Wait, wait, wait. Back-up. We gotta tell the story:
Ask all those questions; Describe God in all His glory.
Hey, hey, story's over. It's time for the meal.
NOW we can celebrate: Eat and drink whatever we feel!
Oh, no. I forgot. We didn't say Hallel. *
Gotta sober up quick. Can't be a m'challel. **
What's this now? More wine? A third and fourth cup?.
My head is swimming. This gig is up.
My eyes slowly close
My head hits the table;
Sure hope this whole night
Wasn't just one great big fable!
* "Hallel" is Hebrew for 'Praise," a Song of Praise, sung after the Passover meal.
** A m'challel' is Hebrew for 'desecrate' - to profane that which is sacred.
Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2018
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