Though a body dies, the soul breathes on
elegance undeterred, graceful as a swan
So it was with Sarah, her influence ever-growing
from the seeds of renewal she'd been sowing
Urgent now was widower Avraham's* mission
to find a wife for Yitzchak,* save the Jews from perdition
Servant Eliezer brought back Rivka* for Yitzchak to marry
Who brought her to Sarah's tent, he did not tarry
Rivka's entrance sparked the Sabbath candle's revival
Once again it burned from Sabbath to Sabbath upon Rivka's arrival
Sarah set the standard high for Jewish motherhood
In death as in life, her influence all for the good
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*Notes: Avraham = Hebraization of Abraham
Yitzchak = " of Isaac
Rivka = " of Rebecca
Remember long ago Decembers?
When first you saw Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker Suite?'
Sitting motionless, spellbound, at the dancers' feats.
Remember long ago Decembers?
When first you saw Van Cliburn or Yitzchak Perlman compete?
Carnegie Hall SRO, hushed, marveling at musical mastery so sweet.
Remember long ago Decembers?
When you saw your first Disney animation?
Cinderella ... Snow White ... or Pinocchio perchance?
When you left the cinema, you just wanted to up and dance.
For isn't it true?
When you wish upon a star
Won't your heart's desire always come to you?