Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

To Walk the Land of My Fathers

     O, to walk the land of my fathers
         to trod their sacred paths 
     Grant me strength to set aside convenience
         to sever modernity’s allegiance

      With Abraham to ascend Mt. Moriyah
         tearfully prepare Isaac for slaughter
      With Jacob, to battle the angel of Esau
         departing with a new name, Israel 

      To marvel at King David composing Psalms
         and gaze upon the Temple, House of Shalom … 
      I know, O Lord, it may seem a tall order, but
         I stand before you, ready to cross antiquity’s border

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Paul Willason July 17, 2024 at 5:31 PM Admire the historical significance and solidity your faith provides and how it informs the relationship you have with the world...one of the true strengths of Judaism. Though not of your faith, I stand in awe of how so few have contributed so much to the world in all endeavours of human achievement..hold in deepest respect. Gershon Wolf July 20, 2024 at 9:26 PM Thanks for the tribute to my faith and brethren, Paul. Wish more could see it the way you do. With appreciation, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues July 17, 2024 at 12:02 PM I wonder if we might see. :)

Regina Elliott July 17, 2024 at 9:11 AM Another beauteous poem, Gershon, on your beloved Jewish ancestry. Ancient Israel, Hashem's nation. Am Yisrael Chai! :)))))