In the Shadow of Bondi, Let there be Light 

Starry night sky above grassy hill and bushes, with clear blue tones and faint clouds near the horizon.
 

Dedicated to Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein

 

In the shadow of Bondi,

 

Let there be light.

 

On the steps of government,

 

And in all houses of power

 

Let there be light.

 

In the clenching of all hearts,

 

Let there be light.

 

In the division between our people

 

Let there be light.

 

On the streets of our cities

 

Let there be light.

 

Through the windows of our homes,

 

Let the light shine.

 

Infinite Source of All,

 

As darkness threatens,

 

Enable me to join

 

The Light of Redemption;

 

Now

 

And after the Hanukkah lights

 

Have had

 

Their season.

 

Strengthen me,

 

Through love,

 

And with dedication,

 

That my temple,

 

My life,

 

Becomes living metaphor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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