Poem Before Passover
Soon enough we will gather
for the festive meal
We will tell the tale
of the liberation of the Hebrew slaves
We will drink wine,
sing and enjoy
This festival comes
once a year
In my imagination
I can taste the gefilte fish and horseradish
I can taste the hard boiled egg, charoses and parsley
All in my imagination
Soon enough Passover will
arrive
Looking forward to feasting
and chanting
The years bring sorrow
My father will not be at
the seder this year
His memory lingers on
He may be looking down
from somewhere
Watching as we re - enact
the ancient ritual
and smiling
Copyright © Matthew Anish | Year Posted 2017
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