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
Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2024
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