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The Day Overwhelms Me

The day overwhelms me I stand naked before the Creator My sins and stains exposed on this, the Day of Atonement How can one atone for all the iniquities of the year that has passed Words are mumbled; some sobs are heard Is all forgiven? Am I cleansed now? The day overwhelms me He sees who I am; He knows my heart Is this real? This cruel game we play? And yet I fast; I go to synagogue To stand with my fellow sinners In kinship, there is some small comfort Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement begins 20 minutes before sunset today, Sunday, September 27

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/28/2020 11:55:00 AM

i hope you're having an easy fast, gershon...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/28/2020 7:39:00 PM

Fasts are getting hard on me, ilene. I keep saying that 'this' is my last one... but so far, still going. Here's to you and yours for a sweet year. Blessings, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/28/2020 10:49:00 AM

I am sure that all is well in your case my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/28/2020 7:40:00 PM

I don't know. I'd say it was a draw between 'The Day' and me. Another 15-rounder next year at this time. Stay tuned. Thanks, Caren.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/28/2020 10:23:00 AM

Very moving gw. Uncertainty is always with us. Linda

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/28/2020 7:41:00 PM

Yes. We are literally praying for our lives. Blessings for the year ahead, Gershon