Faith Jewish Poems

Dad what is religion, it so confuses me
I know about church is that all it can be?
I sing the songs and listen to stuff
But watching...

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Hakaris HaTov
Recognizing the Good,
Be aware of what’s already there,
Mind that abundance is our spine,
Dire news presents a raincloud,
Blinding, warping focus of our blessing,
Making all seem...

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POEM: Welcome to Palestine. The land of the prophets and the martyrs. 


Let’s show show some respect, and bow down in humility…
Gaza may be small,...

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   Wandering, ever wandering 
     straddling cultural divides
   Never homing, ever-roaming
     o’er fretful...

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At prayer I received a vision 
of three wise women
Muslim, Christian and Jew
inspiring hope.

Guided from Jerusalem
by the light of artillery flares
they venture into Gaza
defying warnings...

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No other people has endured the constant persecution
     3,330 years of constant suffering
   From the Egyptian Pharaohs' enslavement and...

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Who are we but our practices,
Our ancient food and songs,
Who are the chosen few that we meet in the beyond?

Where are the lines beneath,
From order...

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Whoever saves one life saves the world entire
Thanks, Kolbe, for teaching me to Aim Higher...

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His wrinkled hands, the texture of sand
    creases and grooves line the space of his face
  You notice his gait, a...

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If Thou Love Me

I am Yahweh your Elohim 
Out of bondage brought I thee
Thou shalt have no other gods
No idols before me
Thou shalt not make...

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David and Goliath

I stood before the behemoth,
(aware of my dimension)
and cast my eye upon his intention
and feared not, for the Lord is my protection.
 ...

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Is it Hanukkah 
Or Chanukah 
Both are correct
It depends if you use the Latin or Hebrew dialect 

Regardless of what you say
The meaning is the...

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I
At this stage
My retirement age
I speak with JWs
Jehovah's Witnesses
I shut my door
quickly before
Now, I'm emptier - stronger -
I converse with JWs longer

II
Fine people, careful about...

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I
When trouble comes
Guilt is behind
With Regret Ready and able
(No time for pun on Cain or Abel)
But don't give up on God
Or even the vilest offender
As...

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Ever Thoughts 

I am blessed. 
How do I know? 
Because every day, 
is full of Light, 
and Hope, 
and Dreams... 

I do not concern myself...

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