evil for evil
good for good ~ can there be trades
trader for traitor
is it wrong to wish
ill on others ~ it is not
I've heard you've back pains
trust standards sides low
I err the side of caution
er ~ more Brit or Reb
Brits says it as er ~
well crossed Doctor Watson air
Rebs word of caucean
ask me anything
and I'll answer true or false ~
tis you must decide
I say you speak false
nonsense what was the question
~ decide true or false
Categories:
reb, fate, inspiration, integrity, jealousy,
Form: Senryu
To the hell of Theresienstadt transported
all hope for freedom aborted
Rabbi Shmuel Goldin understood what awaited
a life of forced labor now fated
Led into his barracks, which Jews shared with rats
Reb Shmuel sat on his bed, removing his hat
When what caught his eye, but a makeshift sign
which strengthened his faith in his people divine
For on a hidden door as he sat on his bed
these words Shmuel read and reread:
'This is none other than the House of G-d
and this, the Gateway to Heaven.' (Genesis 28:17)
"Surely," he cried, "no Jew may despair
as long as he breathes G-d's holy air.
________________________________________
Based on a story heard from Rabbi Dr. Jonathan
Schwartz, the Rabbi of Congregation Adath Yisroel,
Elizabeth, NJ, youtube.com, 'Unity' - Not Agree-
ment, Parshas Vayetze, Nov. 23, 2023.
Categories:
reb, faith, freedom, god, inspirational,
Form: Couplet
...Though in closing, it must be said
they did not remain there for long.
A damned Yankee wed to a Reb?
The locals all declared it wrong.
Like many others they went west,
and made Colorado there home,
the family lives there to his day,
‘Abner’ a family name well-known.
…and ‘April’ too.
Categories:
reb, courage, death, life, loss,
Form: Epic
CALIFORNIA GOLD AND JOHNNY REB
PART 2
So now we’ve made it we’re back in Tennessee
Don’t have to run anymore I’m in the land of the free
Heard the president was sending boys called the yanks
To take over our land and the money from our banks
Now you don’t mess with the boys of the south
Because we’ve been taught not to run our mouths
So if you want a fight just make your way here
These Johnny Reb boys will show you no fear
I signed up for the 1st calvary just for a little while
Now I’ve got my uniform and my girl gives me a smile
A place called Shiloh dead soldiers every where
Bullets flying all around but we don’t seem to care
Captain said we had to go keep our on with the attack
Then I felt the heat and pain from a bullet in my back
Just tell my momma and girl I went down in a fight
Because they said I wouldn’t make it through the night
Marty West
Categories:
reb, america,
Form: Rhyme
california gold and Johnny reb
I left my home in Tennessee to find some California gold
Gonna strike it rich and find the mother lode
After six long months on a dusty and lonesome trail
After all of this ain’t no way I’m gonna fail
Gonna find me a river gonna stake me a claim
Yes it’s true I’m after gold,fortune and fame
All I’ve got is my mining tools and food in my pack
And when I find a big nugget I’ll throw the little ones back
And all night long when I’m trying to get some rest
Hear gunfire someone trying to prove who’s the best
Found me a girl she’s as sweet as she can be
Don’t have eyes for nobody else eyes just for me
One night a drunk cowboy tried to make her his own
The way he touched her chilled me to the bone
Our guns started blazing my bullet hit his heart
Noe I’m in a cell wishing I could make a new start
The judge said guilty the gavel came down with a bang
And I’ll stand in this courthouse watch you as you hang
But my girl had other plans as she pulled out her gun
Now we’re going back to Tennessee as fast as our horse can run
Marty West
Categories:
reb, america,
Form: Cowboy Poetry
They came to me for Jewish names
A Russian-Jewish couple, not to blame
Where they were from, Hebrew was banned
As it had been throughout Communist lands
His name was Boris; hers was Bronya...
In a twinkle I said: "Greetings, Boruch and Bracha
Your new names are special; they each mean 'blessing'
No longer will either of you be guessing---"
They shushed me and smiled two wonderful smiles
As if they had just walked down the wedding aisle---
"We understand, Reb Gershon," Bracha joyfully said
"From all of our striving were these two names bred"
Boruch was blessed to have such a fine wife
His Bracha! ~ They together shared life
Categories:
reb, america, identity, immigration, inspirational,
Form: Narrative
Republicans Are Really a Rip (Rest In Peace)
Took a jab at Jeb
Who might be a Johnny Reb
Should he ebb and ebb?
Full of ridicule
Candidates can be a fool
Mind has a loose tool.
Leaving things a wreck
Not playing with a full deck
Running neck and neck.
Down path we were led
Vote for Hilary instead
Hear what she has said.
James Thomas Horn
Retired Veteran and Poet
Categories:
reb, encouraging,
Form: Haiku
Taken by the heart and crushed,
Emotions shattered, thoughts rushed.
Crippled by the love that was finally denied.
Riddled by the gunfire by a lover who lied.
Hurt and beaten down, yet I stand tall,
I shall never again be beaconed by a lovers call.
Revitalized by my own heart and soul,
I will be one with, Emotional control.
Bitter sweet memories of lovers past,
I shall never again mention when asked.
Powered by the will and passion in my heart,
I have begun anew and with the past I have part.
Beware, for I am beautiful and strong
And I shall never again be that lost love song.
Angels have united and fight for my cause,
I will never again be the woman that I was.
My dreams are my future, filled full, with love,
And I will get all that I have been dreaming of.
I will rejoice, be happy, and smile that smile,
Knowing that my love life is set, if only for a while.
©REB (Jan 2013) someone needs this MH
Categories:
reb, devotion, lost love, love,
Form: Rhyme