Stroller in a War Zone: A Blessing for the Children of Ukraine

A blush pink stroller,

Climbing over the ruins

Of what once was a city.

Did the mother ever think

That aside from walking in the park

Or strolling through her hometown streets

One day

This stroller would safely keep her baby

Fleeing a war zone?

This was not in the product description.

I see the mothers clutching their children’s hands,

Pushing strollers with babies,

Eyes searching for refuge,

And all I can mutter in tears

Is an ancient prayer:

יברכך ה’ וישמרך

יאר ה’ פניו אליך

וישם לך שלום

Y’varekhekha Adonai v’yish’merekha
Yaer Adonai panav eilekha

v’yasem lekha shalom.

May God bless you and keep you safe

May God bring peace upon you,

Sweet children.

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