Best Rabbi Poems

He gave long sermons 
     and spoke to the
 congregation 
in measured tones
     Gone now these many 
years
   His memory lives on 
        in the heart of the...

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The called him rabbi..
Born in Bethlehem of Judea
A fulfillment of the prophecy.
Fled with his parents to Egypt
It's you Oh LORD who called..
Your son from Egypt..

He taught in their temples and synagogues
But it was a dark night when they ambushed him
Seized him and in a miscarriage...

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Rabbi, teacher of wisdom light of my soul 
spiritual leader guide and wholesome Father 
breathe on me and fall afresh 
for I am only human, made of flesh...
Master, wrap me in the shelter of your Loving Grace 
Minister of peace, giver of life 
bequeath this...

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A new Rabbi is traveling
around the country teaching and preaching
scripture, inside and outside the temple.
Have you ever heard anything so laughable?
Up in the hills out in the country teaching Scripture,
on the mountain and in the shepards pasture.

People come from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem,
and Judea, from beyond...

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When I met him 
his hair was grey
And his wisdom shone forth 
like a beacon 
He knew that Shabbes 
is an important 
part of Judaism
He palyed guitar 
and led us in prayer 
He loved his family, his synagogue, his church
Gone from the Earth 
Rabbi Harold...

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Thorns 

The hour is five.
An early stroll
With subdued light
And breakfast goal 

To chat and pray
With faithful friend
As sunlight rays
They stretch and bend 

Relentless thoughts
Of who we are
Just travellers
Both near and far 

We pray and share
As all around
Enlightenment 
Of solid ground 

But something strange
A fleeting glance
A...

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I
The man said, we are treated as children
By almost every tradition and religion
As with goblin, gargoyle, fairy stories 
Socialized into fearfulness: losing memories, lives -

II
Jesus taught, "I have overcome!" Recall His Resurrection:
O death, where is your sting, O "sin" where is condemnation?
Whether one meditates on...

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