Inscribing Ourselves With Ink Itself

a scroll with Hebrew letters, part of Megillat Esther, with a quill and bottle of ink.

Before beginning a writing project or before repairing a scroll, I speak out my verbal intention. But then I often stay still for an extra moment.

Kol Nidre

close up of fig tree leaves and branches against blue sky

“I leave my safe haven / this night of purity and sighs”

Lights Out

blue and purple galaxy of stars

“Time for your / soul to take flight, time for your soul / to light a new star.”

My Cup

White-skinned hands grasp a glass of blue water

“Carefully, I grope in the dark to find my cup. / This cup dwells within.”

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