Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Traditions

I’m not at all religious
But when holidays roll ‘round,
I follow the traditions
To which I have long been bound.

I cook and bake the recipes
Passed down from year to year
And use my nicest dishes
To improve the atmosphere.

I even wear a skirt, although
My husband wouldn’t care
If I plopped down at the table
In a tee and underwear.

The rituals and customs
That I learned of long ago
Don’t reflect beliefs, but rather
A connection to bestow.

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John Watt September 29, 2020 at 10:15 AM Loved your write, ilene. The older I get, the more I value those connections with the past and with the community around me. It was nice to pass along some of those traditions to our kids, and nice to see them begin new ones of their own.

Gershon Wolf September 28, 2020 at 7:44 PM You know, those traditions are absolutely priceless. No less an authority than Rabbi Yaakov Kaminetsky, OBM, used to say that a long-held custom has the force of Rabbinic Law. And he was not given to hyperbole. So, here's to your keeping of tradition, ilene!! Blessings for the year ahead. (Soup mail, please). :) Gershon

Kim Rodrigues September 28, 2020 at 2:09 PM I bet he’ll follow the skirt or at least adore the dessert ;) Tradition!

Rico Leffanta September 28, 2020 at 12:54 PM As long as your husband continues to make the right connection! Aloha! Rico