Topic Tags: Israel

“Reasons mean nothing in the harsh light of consequence / Reasons are but shadows of war”

“Maybe you don’t know about my / passion for justice and integrity.”

“and so I stumble / through my workday, / weeping in between meetings…”

“May we not be afraid / To act big and save the world.”

“I cradled your / black-inked letters, letters overflowing with infinity…”

“When will You lie us down in peace? When will these hakafot of violence end?”

“Inspire them to turn their swords into plowshares, / to turn their callousness into empathy.” 

“Bring them home. /I will be here Waiting / Ready / For their return, like a tidal wave.”

“Loved ones and friends, and / strangers– / in a blink, in a flash, forever lost. / This day, today…”