Jewish Arbor Day

The holiday has arrived 
The cheery festival of Tu'Beshvat
   Concern for nature's gifts 
lives on amongst 
    the Jewish people 
I recall an old cherry tree 
    behind my home 
I was saddened 
  when they finally 
cut it down 
  The gifts of nature 
should not be regarded lightly 
Le us rejoice 
    and feast on 
dried fruits, almonds and figs 
   We will enjoy 
   this Jewish Arbor day 
Shalom, yes shalom 
   at this joyous time 
   in the Jewish year 
Let's hope the world understands 
    the nature of this holiday 
   we should all 
pause for a moment 
   to take joy in nature's bountiful 
   banquet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Vaso Avatar
June 26, 2015 at 10:20 PM
Very beautiful, I really enjoyed this poem!
Dietrich Avatar
January 30, 2015 at 8:31 PM
this is a lovely tribute to that holiday, Matt. As for First Love, that was just me writing fiction again. As for my fave music, rock n roll and pop music. not soft rock especially and definitely not hard rock. Just the stuff on the radio with cool beat and groovy tunes!!
Guzzi Avatar
January 25, 2015 at 7:37 PM
A great sentiment! Light & love
Bauer Avatar
January 22, 2015 at 11:45 AM
enjoy the holiday, matthew! your poem captures the meaning of the holiday very beautifully...
Sirak Avatar
January 22, 2015 at 9:28 AM
Lovely, with nice lessons for all. Rejoice, feast, be joyful and thankful for all nature offers us.
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