Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

Yom Kippur 5779

The holiday has come
The day to atone for one's sins
The rabbi gave a good talk 
about immigration 
It is a terrible thing 
that children are being taken from their parents 
in the U.S.A.
The healing part of the service came 
I was healed from a terrible illness this year 
so went up to the front of the shul 
We all prayed for health 
The singing of the female cantor was terrific
and a young woman accompanied her on piano 
Yom Kippur 5779
I made it to synagogue 
Entered into the house of the Lord!

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Connie Marcum Wong September 23, 2018 at 2:52 PM Prayers are certainly needed for these children, who through no fault if their own are caught in a stupid system that removes children from their parents, the worst of which is that they don't keep records of where the parents are to reconnect them. Babies can't give a clue. It is unconscionable! I am happy you enjoyed the holiday Matthew. : )

Andrea Dietrich September 20, 2018 at 6:34 PM You must really enjoy this day and your synagogue. It's a good thing for you!

M. L. Kiser September 20, 2018 at 4:57 PM Good for your Rabbi, people hate to hear such things but, we all need to keep the children in mind. A very well done poem, indeed. It flows quite well and contains excellent imagery.

Nette Onclaud September 19, 2018 at 4:16 PM i just came from a bible study and got overwhelmed with joy... this endearing piece speaks of such as well... remarkable images,matthew.. huggs