ROSH HASHANAH
the birthday of adam
the innocent earthling
and the day hagar and ishmael
found water in the desert
in memory of whom
mud staining our shoes
water flowing in handfuls
we sniff the smell of living dying things
reach into our pockets
for the bread that represents our sins, toss it in, praying release
us, help us,
forgive us
the river answers
by swallowing our crumbs
do our prayers travel upward
do they defy gravity
like rain splashed on the windshield
of a car speeding through storm
in ten days we will go hungrier
pray harder
---Alicia Ostriker
8 comments:
This is my favorite part of the Jewish year. It feels so cleansing to unload a year of sins and have a chance to start all over again with a clean slate.
Shana tova!
Apples and honey sound like a good cure for what ails you.
Happy New Year to you!! I am sorry to hear about the cold and the sore foot. I hope you carry on feeling better and stronger. L'shona tova! I am hopeful for a turning of the tide and a bit more peace, love and wisdom this year!
T x
Ahh your photos!
and to you darling Reya
may all your illness and pains
abate during these Days of Awe
and may you be sealed in the Book of Life for a great 5769
all my love,
Happy New Year, Reya!
Dennis loves you--hapy new year!
Happy New Year, Reya! I hope you are feeling better!
xx lori
Happy New Year Reya, and ENJOY your new book!!!! Tell me what you think!
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