Matthew Anish Poet Blank verse

Shabbat Approaching

The years have not always treated us well 
We have taken a pounding from Anti Semites 
And enemies of various backgrounds
But I feel a sense of peace as Shabbat approaches 
Never used to go 
Always went out on Friday night 
But the singing and the music drew me back 
Now I get up and dance at services 
Pretty damn joyous!
I'm no Einstein
But I am smart enough to know 
That Israel must live!

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Andrea Dietrich May 18, 2015 at 10:48 PM Now this one here is really good and would come close to being a favorite of mine!!

Andrea Dietrich May 18, 2015 at 10:47 PM oh gosh, Matt. your best poem?? I have hundreds of fave poems by now, but If I can find one of yours among them, I will be sure to let you know. (do you remember ever saying FAVE to you? I am sure I must have done it at least once!!!)

Emile Pinet May 12, 2015 at 2:45 PM You are blessed with a family heritage in which yours is an honored place. Traditions are what you make them to be, and are flexible in design and goals but family is steadfast with memories well rooted in love. Emile.

Kp Nunez May 11, 2015 at 11:01 PM God bless Israel! People think it's not cool to declare one's faith. Still, we keep on, Matthew. It is our relationship with God that's more important. :-) Kim

Ilene Bauer May 11, 2015 at 4:57 PM it's so nice that you can get up and dance when you go to services. shabbat shalom (even though it's monday as i'm writing this...)